Safety Engineer III

Inside the Role

Support the Senior Safety Engineer to ensure Safety & Health compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Daimler Truck safety policies. Establish and drive a proactive safety culture that aligns with strategic operations. Utilize strong communication skills to educate, train, and provide guidance to all levels within the organization.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Daimler Truck policies.

• Provide technical and educational support to all levels within the organization regarding OSHA regulations, policies, programs, practices, and initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture.

• Develop and maintain trends for all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including both leading and lagging indicators, at the plant level.

• Support investigations for injury prevention using risk analysis tools, implementing corrective actions based on the Hierarchy of Controls.

• Assist in ergonomic initiatives throughout the plant, ensuring efficient processes and controls.

• Aid in development and maintenance of all plant Safety and Health programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Collaborate with UAW safety representative on all Safety and Health issues while following the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Support onsite medical staff in Safety and Health compliance, injury prevention, trend analysis, and plant health initiatives.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret safety statistical data using tools such as Enablon, PowerBi and HSI.

• Engage with industrial hygienists for health analysis.

• Partner with other DTNA locations for benchmarking and practice sharing.

• Manage multiple projects with varying priorities.

• Conduct safety audits onsite.

• Assist in developing and conducting Safety training sessions.

• Position is in High Point, NC with potential travel within the region and across the United States.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of relevant safety experience.

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience directly responsible for safety and health in manufacturing.

• Work with limited direction and have basic critical thinking skills.

• Leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and willingness to learn to lead all levels in organization.

• Ability for minimal travel is required.

• Must have passion and be able to inspire others into action

• Develop ideas/initiatives and take them from concept to implementation.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

• Project management experience.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

High Point, NC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.