Senior Manufacturing Safety Engineer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manufacturing Safety Engineer, where you'll lead safety initiatives in automation projects. This role offers the chance to collaborate with global teams to enhance manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Your expertise will drive innovation in product design, and you'll play a crucial role in developing safety equipment. If you're passionate about engineering and safety, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, ISO, and NFPA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design safety reviews for automation projects ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with global teams to optimize safety equipment production.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Safety Standards Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Project

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Manufacturing

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

Job Description

Position Purpose

As a Senior Manufacturing Safety Engineer at CHEP, you will take the lead in reviewing designs under development for future automation projects. You will provide guidance on integrating equipment safety applications to mitigate all human risks associated with industrial manufacturing applications. Leveraging your expertise in engineering and safety standards, you will drive innovation in product design, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance to ensure the highest level of safety and reliability while adhering to regional and CHEP equipment safety standards and specifications.

In this role, you will be responsible for working with the global engineering teams and suppliers to ensure that all future automation equipment adheres to local/regional requirements as well as meets or exceeds all CHEP equipment safety standards. This role involves leading detailed technical reviews regarding safety requirements for all future equipment in development.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Lead design safety reviews of future automation in development including safety guards, emergency systems, and hazard detection devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to optimize manufacturing processes for safety equipment production, improving efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining high safety standards.
• Develop and implement rigorous quality assurance protocols and testing procedures to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of safety around future automation equipment, conducting risk assessments, failure mode analyses, and validation tests.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors of safety equipment components and materials, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness of sourced materials and components.
• Lead new product introductions for safety equipment products, from concept to commercialization, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment during development.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams, customers, and partners on safety equipment design, installation, operation, and maintenance, ensuring safe and proper use of equipment.
• Stay abreast of relevant safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, ISO, and other regulatory requirements in all aspects of safety equipment design and manufacturing.

Measures

• The Sr. Manufacturing Safety Engineer supports the Supply Chain Team in achieving business objectives through the development of future automation.

Authority/Decision Making

• Purchasing Recommendations
• Leading and managing suppliers and vendors as required
• Working autonomously

Challenges

• Working across time zones or cultures
• Working autonomously and independently
• Supporting project teams through influence and process rather than direct authority

Key contacts

Internal:

• Plant Operations Reps, Managers, Directors, Planning, Logistics, Finance, Global Engineering

External:

• Equipment suppliers, Integrators/Vendors, Plant/Service Centre Management Groups

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven experience (8-10 years) in manufacturing engineering, focusing on safety equipment design and production.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, ISO, and NFPA, with experience in safety equipment certification and compliance.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and experience with simulation and modelling tools for product design and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in a global or multinational environment, with exposure to diverse cultures and practices.

Skills and Knowledge

• Operations experience supporting production in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Certification in safety engineering or related fields from recognized organizations.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies for process optimization.
• Knowledge of materials science, metallurgy, and surface treatments relevant to safety equipment manufacturing.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems, sensors, and automation technologies used in safety equipment.
• Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, or supply chain, focusing on safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with project management tools like MS Project.

Languages

Required: English and Spanish

Desirable: [additional languages if any]

Preferred Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Level of Work Experience

7-10 years

Remote Type

Fully Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and fair treatment of all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.