Operational Safety Engineer

HireArt; Palo Alto (CA); Híbrido; USD 83.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO and paid holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer (HireArt) Subsidized Healthca

Flexible Spending Account for health

HireArt covers all costs for short and

401k package

Descripción de la vacante

HireArt is seeking an Operational Safety Engineer to help develop, implement, and improve vehicle safety standards across operations. You will collaborate with technical and operational teams to ensure compliance, assess risks, and drive corrective actions for safer vehicle operations.

The role emphasizes safety KPIs, audits, SOP development, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, operations, quality, legal/compliance, and leadership teams.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related technical field.
• Experience creating operational safety standards, SOPs and guidance from the ground up across a whole program.
• Experience defining safety KPIs, running compliance audits and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Knowledge of operational safety standards, safety management systems, risk assessment, and incident-prevention practices.
• Experience developing clear and practical safety standards, operational procedures, controls, and supporting documentation.
• Experience planning and conducting compliance audits, reviewing documentation, identifying gaps, preparing audit reports, and tracking corrective actions through closure.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement operational safety standards to support safe and compliant vehicle operations.
• Train technical teams on safety standards and assist in developing standard operating procedures to support consistent implementation.
• Conduct compliance assessments and audits, identify gaps, prepare audit reports, and track corrective actions through resolution.

Conocimientos

Operational safety

Risk assessment

Audits

Project management

Documentation

Process improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Expected compensation: 60.00 - 62.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping our client find detail-oriented and proactive Operational Safety Engineer to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of vehicle operational safety standards.

In this role, you'll work closely with technical and operational teams to establish safety standards, support their implementation, and assess compliance through audits and operational reviews. You'll also identify potential risks, address process gaps, and drive corrective actions to strengthen safety practices across vehicle operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of operational safety, risk management, and compliance, along with familiarity with vehicle operations, autonomous or advanced vehicle systems, and software development and testing lifecycles. You're highly organized, analytical, and comfortable collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, legal/compliance, and leadership teams to integrate safety requirements into daily operations and engineering processes.

Work Location:

This is a hybrid role based in Palo Alto, CA, through the end of January. The work location will then move to Santa Clara, CA, with the hybrid schedule remaining in place.

As An Operational Safety Engineer, You'll

• Develop and implement operational safety standards to support safe and compliant vehicle operations.
• Train technical teams on safety standards and assist in developing standard operating procedures to support consistent implementation.
• Conduct compliance assessments and audits, identify gaps, prepare audit reports, and track corrective actions through resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field
• Experience creating operational safety standards, SOPs and guidance from the ground up across a whole program, not just following or updating existing ones
• Experience defining safety KPIs, running compliance audits and tracking corrective actions to closure
• Knowledge of operational safety standards, safety management systems, risk assessment, and incident-prevention practices
• Experience developing clear and practical safety standards, operational procedures, controls, and supporting documentation
• Experience planning and conducting compliance audits, reviewing documentation, identifying gaps, preparing audit reports, and tracking corrective actions through closure
• Ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies and risks, incorporate lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong hazard identification and risk assessment skills, including the ability to prioritize mitigation actions and verify the effectiveness of safety controls
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple safety initiatives, establish timelines, monitor adoption, and ensure timely completion of follow-up actions
• Strong documentation, organizational, and analytical skills to ensure procedures and supporting evidence meet established standards

Benefits

• PTO and paid holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized Healthcare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment:

This is a full-time, 12-month contract position staffed via HireArt. It is a hybrid role requiring three days per week onsite and is available to candidates local to the Palo Alto, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.