Machine Safety Manager

ABB; Arkansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

11 paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Machine Safety Manager to serve as the regional SME for ELIP US/LATAM, overseeing risk assessments and safeguarding strategies across sites. The role focuses on reducing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering safe, reliable operations. Remote work model with up to 50% travel.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, HSE, and vendors to implement effective safeguarding solutions and drive continuous improvement across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of manufacturing experience or Associate's degree with 7+ years of related experience.
• Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) required (within 6 months if not currently).
• OSHA, ANSI B11, ISO 12100 or ISO 13849 certifications preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 50% of time.
• Advanced use of 3rd party database management systems, MS Office, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ELIP US/LATAM Machine Safety Program as regional SME and ensure compliance with ABB requirements, OSHA, ANSI, NFPA and other standards.
• Conduct Machine Risk Assessments to identify hazards and develop safeguarding solutions.
• Manage Machine Safety Projects from assessment through implementation, including budgeting, scheduling and closeout.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design, install and validate machine safeguarding and control solutions.
• Drive governance and continuous improvement by developing standards, tracking progress and sharing best practices.

Skills

CMSE

Leadership & Influence

Project Management

Change Management

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analytics

Regulatory Certifications Knowledge

Travel up to 50%

MS Office

HSE Systems & Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/related field

Associate degree + 7+ years experience

Tools

HSE management systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

HSE Business Head

The Machine Safety Manager will function as the regional Machine Safety Subject Matter Expert and Project Manager, responsible for supporting ELIP US/LATAM sites in assessing equipment risks, identifying safeguarding requirements, developing risk-reduction strategies, and managing machine safety projects through successful implementation. This role requires strong technical expertise in machine safety standards and the ability to lead cross-functional projects that improve employee safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.

The work model for the role is: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ELIP US/LATAM Machine Safety Program by serving as the regional subject matter expert and ensuring compliance with ABB requirements, OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, NFPA requirements, and other applicable machine safety standards.
• Conduct Machine Risk Assessments to identify hazards, evaluate risk levels, and develop practical safeguarding solutions that reduce risk and improve workplace safety.
• Manage Machine Safety Projects from assessment through implementation, including engineering review, vendor coordination, installation, validation, budgeting, scheduling, and project closeout.
• Partner with Cross-Functional Teams including operations, engineering, maintenance, HSE, contractors, and equipment suppliers to design, install, and validate effective machine safeguarding and control solutions.
• Drive Program Governance and Continuous Improvement by developing standards, monitoring project progress and corrective actions, validating risk reduction measures, and sharing best practices across all facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of progressive experience with a focus on manufacturing or Associate's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) required (must be able to obtain within 6 months if not currently).
• OSHA, ANSI B11, ISO 12100, or ISO 13849 certifications preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 50% percent of time.
• Advanced use of 3rd party database management systems, MS Office, etc.
• Strong Leadership and Influencing Skills with the ability to communicate effectively, coach stakeholders, and drive engagement across all organizational levels.
• Strategic Program Development Experience with a proven track record of developing and executing HSE initiatives that deliver measurable business and safety outcomes.
• Project and Change Management Expertise with the ability to lead complex initiatives, manage multiple priorities, and successfully implement organizational change.
• Advanced Technical and Digital Proficiency utilizing HSE management systems, data analytics, digital tools, and technology solutions to monitor and improve program performance.
• Professional HSE Knowledge and Compliance Expertise including advanced training and certifications in occupational health, safety, environmental management systems, auditing, regulatory compliance, and document control.

What’s In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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