HybridHybrid work; must work at various locations within the assigned region.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, a related discipline, or CSP certification.
Ability to work in various locations within the assigned region.
Ability to work outside typical office hours as needed to support client projects.
Ability to work independently with no or limited supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
One to three years of manufacturing experience, understanding of environmental and safety processes, and hands-on experience in environmental and safety compliance activities.
Ability to lift 25 pounds, climb ladders, and move through plant floors regularly when at manufacturing plants.
Ability to wear mandatory personal protective equipment in plant environments, including a hard hat, safety eyewear, hearing protection, safety shoes, and safety clothing when required.
Ability to work in atmospheric conditions that may include exposure to dust, chemicals, and odors.
Responsibilities
Lead up-front design reviews with suppliers and ensure initial equipment, tooling, robotics, and conveyor designs meet relevant safety standards.
Serve as a subject matter expert in Safety Engineering, particularly in evaluating designs for new products, equipment, and facilities.
Conduct risk assessments on machinery and tooling.
Define program approach, timing, and deliverables with the program team.
Conduct, facilitate, or advise on machinery and equipment design reviews and buy-offs.
Communicate new initiatives, standards, regulations, significant incidents, and management directives to internal and external stakeholders.
Provide health and safety training on various topics as required.
Consult and advise on technical and non-technical safety topics, including local and national safety regulations.
Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement of safety programs.
Take immediate and appropriate action when an imminent risk of serious injury is identified.
Work with union Health and Safety Representatives to achieve objectives.
Provide technical support during equipment risk assessment, construction, or installation as required.
Report program status weekly to management roles.
Industrial Safety Specialist
Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics · Livonia, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-24
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Injury Prevention
Description
Don't just be a number or a statistic! Come and join a successful, relational and passionate company dedicated to individual growth, ethical treatment, and a healthy work/life balance. Our core values contribute to increased productivity, employee retention and strong internal team support. This translates to the enhanced ability to delivery specialized solutions to our diverse customer base. Work Smarter, work safer, work Sandalwood!
The successful candidate for Safety Engineer will join a growing team of Health, Safety & Engineering professionals helping our customers reduce their work-related risk to quality, productivity and employee health.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Up-Front design reviews with suppliers and ensure all initial designs of equipment, tooling, robotics, conveyors, meet all relevant safety standards
Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of Safety Engineering, particularly in evaluating design of new products, equipment and facilities.
Conduct Risk Assessments on various machinery and tooling
Define program in approach, timing, and deliverable with program team
Conduct, facilitate or advise as necessary in Machinery and Equipment Design Reviews and/or buy-offs
Effectively communicate new initiatives, standards, regulations, significant incidents and management directives to internal and external stakeholders
Provide specific health and safety training on various safety topics, as required
Technical consultant and advisor in technical and non-technical safety topics, including local and national safety regulations
Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement in safety programs
Must present the knowledge, confidence and ability to take immediate and appropriate action when an "imminent risk of serious injury" has been identified
Work in cooperation with union Health and Safety Representatives to achieve objectives
Provide technical support during risk assessment, construction, and/or installation of equipment as required
Report program status weekly to management roles
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, a related discipline or CSP certification
Must be able to work in various locations within assigned region
Environment- Typical office and or manufacturer plant floor facilities
Be flexible to work outside of typical office hours to support client projects as needed
Ability to work independently with no or limited supervision
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills
One to three years’ experience manufacturing experience with understanding of environmental and safety processes and hands-on experience in environmental and safety compliance activities
Physical/ Environmental Demands
Must be able to lift 25 lbs., climb ladders and transition through plant floors when at manufacturing plants on regular basis
Must be able to wear mandatory PPE in plant environments (hard hat, safety eyewear, hearing protection, safety shoes and safety clothes, etc. when required)
Subject to atmospheric conditions, including, but not limited to, exposure to dust, chemicals, and odors.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment status because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that your are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 734-744-9705. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development (Tuition Reimbursement and Certifications)