Job Title:

Design-In Safety Engineer

Type of Position:

12-month contract position to start. Possible to be renewed, likely long term for direct hire.

Job Location:

Warren, MI (hybrid role).

Compensation:

$38.00/hr to $43.00/hr (depending on experience). Overtime will be paid at 1.5x over 40 hours.

Benefits:

• Available (medical, dental, 401k, vision, etc)
• You will have 7 paid holidays and 5 days PTO per year (PTO accrues over time).  

Job Description:

HRU Technical Resources has partnered with a major automotive manufacturer to hire a Design-In Safety Engineer. This is a technical position responsible for supporting site implementation of our Workplace Safety System. We are seeking candidates who have a passion for new technologies and workplace safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• In this role, we are seeking candidates who understand the launch process in global operations with a vision for new and innovative approaches. You will be accountable for providing Workplace Safety technical / regulatory advice and coaching to site/functional operations.
• Proactively identify potential Serious Incidents and Fatalities (SIF) in new technologies, modified assets, and systems.
• Shape the future of how Design-in Safety is implemented within our company and our strategic partners.
• Develop and educate site employees to drive Workplace Safety cultural transformation; and develops partnerships with key site personnel at Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing sites globally.

Qualifications / Abilities:

• Communicate proficiently to all levels of the organization (eg: shop floor to executives)
• Customer focused
• Self-starter; learning on the fly.
• Demonstrates skills in cross functional team collaboration, data driven decisions and innovation.  
• Demonstrates an understanding of global / national / local standards and regulatory requirements relevant to job duties.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing Operations and/or as a Safety professional.
• Competency in devising Health and Safety strategies and implementing safety management systems for maintaining productive conditions.

Experience / Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Safety) with 5+ years of leadership roles in Engineering, Workplace Safety or Manufacturing Equivalent. Please note, a Bachelor’s Degree of some type is required.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing Operations and/or as a Safety professional.
• Prior experience with Industrial Hygiene / Engineering
• Working knowledge in business application software (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power BI) and other related electronic tools.
• Experience in Safety, Occupational Health, Environment, Fire Management or Team Management in a leading organization (preferred).
• Competency in devising Health and Safety strategies and implementing safety management systems for maintaining productive conditions.
• Awareness of Statutory and Regulatory Compliances.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Technical Manufacturing subject matter expert (SME) with a controls focus is desirable.
• Post Graduate studies in Engineering is desirable.

Work Environment / Other Info:

• This role works standard business hours (usually 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday).
• Occasional overtime may be possible occasionally as needed.
• This is a hybrid role (2 days working from home, 3 from the office in Warren, MI).
• There will be a background check (including MVR) and drug screen if offered the role. Drug screen does NOT include cannabis.
• Candidates will occasionally be required to drive a company vehicle. As such, all candidates MUST have a valid driver’s license (this will be verified).
• EOE (including Disability/Veterans)