Safety & Manufacturing Engineer

JK Findings•City of Rochester, NY

22d•$95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Safety & Manufacturing Engineer strengthens plant performance by improving manufacturing processes while ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance across equipment, workstations, and operations. The role integrates safety into manufacturing line, tool-layout, and assembly-step design; conducts risk assessments and audits; supports regulatory compliance; leads continuous-improvement projects; investigates incidents and production defects; develops safety documentation and training; and builds safety awareness across the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or Occupational Health & Safety, preferred; equivalent experience is also acceptable.
Proficiency with CAD.
Familiarity with machinery controls, PLCs, and risk-assessment frameworks.
Knowledge of industrial safety standards.
OSHA 511 certification.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize manufacturing lines, tool layouts, and assembly steps while integrating safety protocols into production.
Perform and document machine and job hazard evaluations to help prevent accidents and equipment failures.
Ensure plant activities, machinery guards, and procedures comply with OSHA and local environmental health and safety regulations.
Lead and implement projects to reduce waste, downtime, and material variances while maintaining or improving operator safety.
Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses, and production defects; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Develop or update standard operating procedures, safety manuals, procedures, and policies.
Conduct periodic and annual training as required or needed.
Assemble and lead a safety team, conduct regular safety meetings, and promote safety awareness through safety events.