Safety & Manufacturing Engineer

JK Findings; City of Rochester (NY); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Snack/Drink room

Student loan repayment match

Descrizione del lavoro

JK Findings, a global jewelry component manufacturer in Rochester, NY, seeks a Safety & Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen plant performance by improving processes while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will design safe manufacturing lines, perform risk assessments, and lead safety initiatives across the facility.

The role requires CAD proficiency, knowledge of machinery controls and PLCs, and familiarity with OSHA standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent experience)
• CAD proficiency required
• Familiarity with machinery controls, PLCs, and risk-assessment frameworks
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards; OSHA 511 certification

Mansioni

• Design and optimize manufacturing lines, tool layouts, and assembly steps with safety integrated into production cycles
• Perform risk assessments and hazard evaluations to prevent accidents
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and local environmental health & safety regulations
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste, downtime, and variances while protecting operator safety
• Investigate incidents and root causes; implement corrective actions
• Develop or update SOPs, safety manuals, and training; conduct periodic training
• Lead safety team meetings and safety awareness initiatives

Conoscenze

Industrial safety

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng or Occupational Health & Safety

OSHA 511 certification

Strumenti

CAD proficiency

Familiarity with PLCs

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Company

JK Findings is a global jewelry component manufacturer and wholesaler located in Rochester, NY. Our customers, located in over 48 countries, entrust us as a key supplier of quality components and supplies. In our Upstate New York headquarters, we house some of the most advanced equipment available to produce new and unique components for the jewelry industry.

Role Summary

The Safety & Manufacturing Engineer strengthens plant performance by improving manufacturing processes while ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance across equipment, workstations, and operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Process & Safety Integration: Design & Optimize manufacturing lines, tool layouts, and assembly steps while embedding safety protocols directly into the production cycle.
• Risk Assessments & Audits: Perform and document machine and job hazard evaluations to prevent accidents and equipment failures.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all plant activities, machinery guards, and procedures comply with OSHA and local environmental health & safety regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and implement projects to reduce waste, downtime, and material variances while maintaining or improving operator safety.
• Incident & Accident Investigations: Investigate all accidents/incidents, near‑mises, or production defects to find root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Training & Documentation: Develop or update existing SOPs, safety manuals, safety procedures and policies. Conduct periodic and annual training as required or needed.
• Collaboration & Safety Awareness: Assemble and lead an effective safety team, conduct regular safety meetings, create excitement and awareness to safety by implementing various safety events.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent experience)
• CAD proficiency
• Familiarity with machinery controls, PLCs, and risk‑assessment frameworks
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards; OSHA 511 certification

Benefits at a Glance

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including 100% employer‑paid medical insurance for the single plan), plus a Health Savings Account option. Retirement support includes a 401(k). Additional protection is provided through Life Insurance. You’ll also enjoy Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and a Snack/Drink Room. JK Findings offers a Student Loan Repayment Match and a Competitive Salary.