Senior EHS Engineer, Equipment Safety

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About Slate

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and love and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior EHS Engineer Equipment Safety to lead and support safety initiatives related to manufacturing equipment and processes. This role is critical in ensuring that all equipment meets or exceeds internal and regulatory safety standards particularly during the launch of new vehicle models. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in equipment safety a strong background in automotive or industrial manufacturing and a proactive approach to risk mitigation and continuous improvement.

What you get to do:

• Develop and implement technical safety specifications for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Review and approve equipment design features to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards (e.g. OSHA ANSI ISO NFPA RIA).
• Lead safety buy-off processes for new equipment and tooling during vehicle model launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering Maintenance Operations OpEx and Quality to integrate safety into equipment design and operation.
• Conduct risk assessments hazard analyses and safety validations for automated and manual systems.
• Champion safety culture by mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices in equipment safety.
• Drive incident investigations related to equipment and machinery identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Stay current with evolving safety regulations and technologies to ensure continuous compliance and innovation.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Safety Engineering or a related field is required. Masters degree is preferred.
• 8 years of experience in EHS or equipment safety engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferably in the automotive or heavy duty vehicle sector.
• Strong knowledge of machinery safety standards (e.g. ISO 13849 ANSI B11 series OSHA 1910 RIA NFPA).
• Proven experience with equipment commissioning validation and safety buy-off processes.
• Proven experience with PLCs robotics automation systems and their safety integration.
• Technically proficient in interpreting drawings and schematics to support effective engineering solutions.
• Passion for continuous improvement innovation and building safe sustainable manufacturing systems.
• Highly adaptable and proactive excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
• Strong leadership communication and project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint).

Preferred Attributes:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or TV Functional Safety Certification are highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to travel both domestic and international (up to 50%).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand walk and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Why Join Team Slate

Were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. Slates start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast Frugal and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.

• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
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