Safety Engineer
$72,010–$83,990 year
On-siteFaribault, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead safety engineering efforts related to machine guarding, tools and fixtures, and ergonomics within a manufacturing setting. Conduct on-site assessments to identify hazards, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities. Develop and implement corrective actions aligned with OSHA, ANSI, and internal safety standards. Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure safe equipment design and use. Support documentation updates, risk assessments, and safety validation activities. Provide technical guidance and training to on-site teams to reinforce safe work practices. Deliver progress updates and recommendations to leadership throughout the project duration. Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners. Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in Safety Engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of machine guarding standards, ergonomics principles, and safe equipment design
- Experience evaluating and improving tools, fixtures, and workstation layouts
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations, risk assessments, and incident prevention strategies
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver results within a short project timeline
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
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