Senior Machine Safety Engineer: Standards & Risk Leadership

GE Appliances; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Principal Technical Machine Safety Engineer to lead safety standards and governance for custom automation across U.S. manufacturing sites. You will ensure equipment compliance, practicality, and production-ready safety during retrofits and new builds.

The role requires deep knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, ISO standards, plus CMSE/CFSE certification and a strong ability to teach others. On-site in Louisville, KY with travel ~30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years in automation engineering, machinery design, or equipment procurement with focus on machine safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and ISO/IEC safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine safety standards, governance, and implementation for custom automation across US facilities.
• Develop corporate standards, supplier requirements, validation practices, and risk assessment processes.
• Teach and advise teams to ensure companywide adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as primary technical contact for equipment suppliers and system integrators on safety compliance.

Skills

Machinery safety

Safety standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Principal Technical Machine Safety Engineer to lead safety standards and governance for custom automation across U.S. manufacturing sites. You will ensure equipment compliance, practicality, and production-ready safety during retrofits and new builds.

The role requires deep knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, ISO standards, plus CMSE/CFSE certification and a strong ability to teach others. On-site in Louisville, KY with travel ~30% as needed.