EU Machinery Safety Engineer, High Risk Operations (HRO), AMSCI

EU Machinery Safety Engineer, High Risk Operations (HRO), AMSCI

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EU Machinery Safety Engineer, High Risk Operations (HRO), AMSCI

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About

We are seeking to expand our Amazon Machinery Safety Compliance Inspection team with Safety Engineers to influence the safe design and operation of Amazon's cutting-edge technology in our facilities. Amazon aims to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We need talented, bright, and driven people to help us build the place to find and buy anything online. A key focus of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, and healthy behaviors, encouraging employees to proactively manage their health and well-being. To support this, Amazon is seeking Machinery Safety Compliance Engineers to join the High-Risk Operations team. These individuals will conduct equipment inspections against predefined criteria to identify safety improvements. The role requires knowledge of EU machinery safety standards, PUWER/UWED regulations, and the ability to engage with cross-functional teams to develop compliant processes for the EU network. Location: Mix of on-site and office work, with travel up to 60-70%.

Key job responsibilities

• Support Amazon facilities by performing risk assessments on machinery and equipment at legacy and new sites.
• Develop solutions that meet Amazon's high safety standards, risk reduction, customer satisfaction, efficiency, simplicity, and operational excellence.
• Manage inspection team involvement with projects, ensuring attendance and reacting to changes.
• Complete inspections by reviewing corrective actions and implementing controls.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Reliability, Maintenance, Procurement, and Real Estate teams.
• Prioritize support requests and support delivery of health and safety objectives.
• Contribute to change projects and act as a machinery advisor for the EU WHS team.
• Maintain inspection data, plan travel efficiently, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
• Experience in machinery inspection, robotics, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Deep understanding of EU Machine Directive 2006/42/EC and standards.
• Practical risk assessment skills.
• Proven record managing machinery safety inspections across multiple sites.
• Ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Notified or Approved bodies for Machinery Safety.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, preferably in high-volume environments.
• Machinery Safety certifications (e.g., CMSE).
• TUV Certified Functional Safety Engineer.
• Experience with lean principles and project management.

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Nice-to-have skills

• Robotics
• Process Improvement

Location

Hamburg, Germany, with frequent travel (60-70%).

Work experience

IT Consultant experience relevant.

Languages

English proficiency required.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Technology, Internet