Safety Engineer

The Judge Group, INC.; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Safety Engineer to lead machine risk management efforts at our Elizabeth, NJ site. This role collaborates with internal and external clients to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing processes, with up to 15% travel per year.

You will drive risk assessments, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across machine safety, controls, and equipment projects from design through commissioning and validation.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Certifications: CMSE, TÜV or equivalent safety certification.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/automation with machine safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the site's machine safety program in line with regulatory standards.
• Conduct machine risk assessments and implement safeguarding solutions.
• Manage machine safety, automation, and equipment improvement projects from design to validation.
• Monitor program performance via audits, metrics, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Serve as the site's technical expert for machine safety and control systems.

Skills

Safety engineering

Risk assessment

Machine safeguarding

Industrial controls

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CMSE / TÜV certification

Tools

Safety PLCs

PL / SIL

Job description

Our client is seeking a Safety Engineer to lead machine risk management efforts. This role works cross-functionally with internal and external clients to support safe and efficient manufacturing processes.

Up to 15% travel per year

Responsibilities:

• Lead and enhance the site's machine safety program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Conduct machine risk assessments and implement effective safeguarding and risk-reduction solutions.
• Manage machine safety, automation, and equipment improvement projects from design review through commissioning and validation.
• Monitor program performance through audits, metrics, corrective actions, and documentation management.
• Serve as the site's technical expert for machine safety, risk mitigation, and safety control systems.
• Review and approve risk assessments, safety-related engineering documents, and control system designs.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, equipment reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
• CMSE, TÜV, or equivalent Machinery/Functional Safety certification.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, machine safety, or industrial engineering.
• Experience leading machine risk assessments, mitigation programs, and capital improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of machine safeguarding, industrial controls, and applicable safety regulations and standards (ANSI, ISO, IEC, NFPA, and robotics).
• Proficiency with LOTO, safety PLCs, Performance Level (PL), Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and machine safety validation methods.