Safety Engineer - Industrial & High-Tech Manufacturing

General Atomics; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Safety Engineer to provide oversight in a complex manufacturing environment. The role focuses on OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and the development of safety training across departments.

The position requires strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to implement corrective actions while maintaining a safe workplace. Travel to remote facilities may be required as part of the safety program.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety or a related technical field and two or more years progressively complex experience with a Bachelor's, in safety engineering.
• Must demonstrate a general understanding of industrial hygiene and/or occupational safety principles, concepts, theories, regulations and practices; and analytical skills to evaluate and interpret regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, analyze, and document accidental loss and high‑hazard conditions in manufacturing, test, and lab environments.
• Independently conduct safety investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; perform root‑cause analysis and drive practical corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Develop and deliver targeted safety training tailored to specific departments and work areas, including ergonomics, hazardous materials, material handling and lifting, CPR/First Aid and PPE use, and emergency procedures.
• Support development and continuous improvement of corporate Employee Health and Safety programs; draft, update, and maintain site safety manuals and procedures.
• Participate in regulatory inspections; investigate and report injuries and fatalities; complete required federal and state reports.

Skills

Industrial hygiene knowledge

Safety engineering knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Training/presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Safety

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a Safety Engineer to provide oversight in a complex manufacturing environment. The role focuses on OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and the development of safety training across departments.

The position requires strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to implement corrective actions while maintaining a safe workplace. Travel to remote facilities may be required as part of the safety program.