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This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

Job Description

EBAD is seeking a Manufacturing Safety Engineer for a contract/temporary assignment to support production operations in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes—particularly powder and high-risk processes—are designed, documented, and executed safely. The Manufacturing Safety Engineer will lead process hazard analyses, drive ergonomic improvements, and partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Operations to reduce risk and ensure compliance throughout the production lifecycle.

This position plays a critical role in reviewing and improving manufacturing processes, leading safety reviews and event investigations, updating process specifications and standard operating procedures, and ensuring hazards are identified, mitigated, and closed.

Responsibilities:

This position supports Manufacturing and Operations and serves as the technical safety lead for manufacturing processes. Primary duties include:

+ Review manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling to identify safety and ergonomic risks and drive mitigation actions.

+ Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), including HAZOPs, JHAs, PFMEAs, and other structured risk assessments for new and existing processes.

+ Own and drive safety-related action items from hazard analyses, incidents, and audits through verification and closeout.

+ Ensure all manufacturing processes—with emphasis on powder and energetic/hazardous material processes—are designed and operated safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.

+ Develop, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation including process specifications, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with embedded safety requirements.

+ Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production to integrate safety controls into process design, tooling, layouts, and standard work.

+ Support incident, near-miss, and safety event investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCCA).

+ Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement improvements to reduce strain, repetitive motion injuries, and operator risk.

+ Support management of change (MOC) activities to ensure safety risks are evaluated prior to process or equipment changes.

+ Participate in audits and inspections related to OSHA, internal EHS standards, and customer or regulatory requirements.

+ Provide safety guidance and training to engineering and operations teams as needed.

+ Track safety metrics, risks, and mitigation status and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Safety Engineering) or related discipline.

+ 3+ years of experience supporting safety in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

+ Experience leading or facilitating process hazard analyses (PHA, HAZOP, PFMEA, JHA).

+ Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industrial safety standards.

+ Experience reviewing and updating process specifications, work instructions, and SOPs.

+ Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

+ Ability to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Operations.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working in aerospace, defense, energetics, chemicals, powders, or other high-hazard manufacturing environments.

+ Experience with powder handling, combustible dust, hazardous materials, or energetic materials.

+ Background in ergonomics assessments and workstation design.

+ Familiarity with Management of Change (MOC) processes.

+ Safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, or equivalent.

+ Experience in regulated production environments with formal documentation and configuration control.

+ Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 per year. Compensation is based on education, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

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