Senior Machine Safety Engineer, Manufacturing Excellence

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Principal Technical Machine Safety Engineer to lead machine safety standards and governance for custom automation across U.S. facilities. You will serve as the senior technical authority, ensuring compliant, practical equipment safety in production environments.

You will develop corporate standards, risk assessment processes, and validation protocols while teaching others how to apply them across the organization. A strong hands-on background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in automation engineering, machinery design, or equipment procurement with a focus on machine safety.
• Deep knowledge of US standards (OSHA 1910, ANSI B11, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E).
• Proven experience with ISO 13849-1/2, IEC 62061, ISO 12100 and safety-related control systems.
• Travel up to 30% to vendor sites and domestic facilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain corporate machine safety standards and functional safety specifications.
• Lead risk assessments and safety verification & validation activities (FAT/SAT).
• Coordinate with EHS, Legal, Procurement, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering.
• Review supplier safety compliance and ensure alignment with corporate policies.
• Provide practical guidance and documentation for internal teams and external builders.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering

CMSE certification

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Principal Technical Machine Safety Engineer to lead machine safety standards and governance for custom automation across U.S. facilities. You will serve as the senior technical authority, ensuring compliant, practical equipment safety in production environments.

You will develop corporate standards, risk assessment processes, and validation protocols while teaching others how to apply them across the organization. A strong hands-on background is required.