Machine Safety Program Leader & Functional Safety Engineer

Job Description: The Machine Safety Program Leader & Functional Safety Engineer serves as the site owner and technical authority for the Machine Safety Program at the Newark, New Jersey manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for leading machine safety, functional safety, machine risk assessments, and machine lifecycle management activities to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. regulatory requirements, recognized industry standards, and internal corporate standards. The role will spend approximately 80% of time leading machine safety risk assessments, managing risk reduction projects, overseeing the Machine Guarding Program, and supporting machinery throughout its lifecycle. The remaining 20% of time will support broader Manufacturing Engineering initiatives, capital projects, process improvements, and operational excellence efforts. The successful candidate will serve as the primary machine safety subject matter expert, ensuring new and existing equipment achieve required safety performance levels and that machine-related risks are reduced to acceptable, low, or negligible levels through engineered solutions and program governance. This is an exciting role with the opportunity to make an immediate impact and offers future career growth opportunities.

Location: Onsite, Richards Manufacturing Facility (Irvington, NJ)

Reports to: Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Travel: Approximately 15–20%, including periodic support to facilities in Ohio and Puerto Rico

Key Responsibilities: Machine Guarding Program Leadership, Functional Safety, & Risk Reduction (80%)Manufacturing Engineering Support (20%)

Qualifications: EducationCertificationsExperienceTechnical Knowledge Special Skills :Bilingual / Spanish a plus.