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Sub-Zero Group, Inc.

Safety Manager

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

This position manages safety programs, workers compensation, procedures, and policies addressing ... Functional activities: Attend departmental meetings, continuing education and training, travel ...

Zobility

System Safety Engineer

Tuscon, AZ · On-site

Serve as EHS representative for assigned building and functional safety council. * Conduct injury investigations and root cause analysis, develop corrective actions and track to completion. * Lead ...

Angel MedFlight

Deputy Director of Safety

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Support safety committee meetings and cross-functional safety initiatives. * Develop safety communications, bulletins, newsletters, and awareness campaigns. Data Analysis and Reporting * Collect ...

Rivian

Manager - Autonomy Systems Validation

Wittmann, AZ · On-site

$148K - $186K/yr

Lead an engineering team responsible for developing, executing and maintaining ADAS, Autonomy, Functional Safety and SOTIF DVP's, test plans and in-house custom scenarios for global markets. * Ensure ...

Rivian

Manager - Autonomy Systems Validation

Wittmann, AZ · On-site

$148K - $186K/yr

Lead an engineering team responsible for developing, executing and maintaining ADAS, Autonomy, Functional Safety and SOTIF DVP's, test plans and in-house custom scenarios for global markets. * Ensure ...

Butler America Aerospace

EH&S Engineer

South Tucson, AZ · On-site

$65 - $75/hr

Serve as EHS representative for assigned building and functional safety council. Conduct injury investigations and root cause analysis, develop corrective actions and track to completion. Lead ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a functional safety engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Functional Safety Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering (typically electrical, electronics, or systems), a deep understanding of safety standards like ISO 26262 or IEC 61508, and experience in risk assessment. Familiarity with safety analysis tools (e.g., FMEA, FTA) and certifications such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure rigorous safety compliance. These competencies are crucial to identify hazards, mitigate risks, and deliver safe, reliable products or systems in regulated industries.

How does a functional safety engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during product development?

Functional Safety Engineers work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineers throughout the product development lifecycle to identify and mitigate potential safety risks. They often facilitate safety assessments, conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and ensure compliance with relevant safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508. Effective communication and documentation are crucial, as Functional Safety Engineers must clearly convey safety requirements and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This collaborative environment helps ensure that safety is integrated into every stage of development.

What is the difference between Functional Safety vs Safety Engineer?

AspectFunctional SafetySafety Engineer
CertificationsISO 26262, IEC 61508, TUV certificationsOSHA, NEBOSH, CSP certifications
Work EnvironmentAutomotive, industrial automation, machineryConstruction sites, manufacturing plants, industrial facilities
Industry UsageDesigning safety systems, risk assessment, safety lifecycle managementIdentifying hazards, implementing safety protocols, compliance audits

Functional Safety focuses on designing and managing safety systems within products and processes, ensuring they operate safely under all conditions. Safety Engineers typically perform hazard analysis, develop safety procedures, and ensure compliance. While both roles aim to enhance safety, Functional Safety is more technical and system-oriented, whereas Safety Engineers often work on safety policies and risk mitigation strategies.

What is functional safety?

Functional safety refers to the part of a system that ensures it operates correctly and safely in response to its inputs, even when there are faults or failures. It is crucial in industries like automotive, manufacturing, and energy, where malfunctioning systems could lead to hazards. Functional safety involves risk assessment, implementing safety mechanisms, and following standards such as ISO 26262. Professionals in this field work on designing, verifying, and validating safety-related systems to ensure compliance and protect people and equipment.
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Safety Manager

Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliance

Goodyear, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Goodyear area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability. 

Growth and development are important aspects of this position.

This position manages safety programs, workers compensation, procedures, and policies addressing regulatory compliance, promoting strong safety culture, and injury/accident prevention at Sub-Zero Groups two manufacturing sites in Arizona.  The major area of focus is on injury/accident prevention activities designed to reduce the incidence rate to below established goals for the organization.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Preventive activities:  Conducting safety evaluations of processes and practices to assess effectiveness of safety integration; provide direction to manufacturing engineering with redesign or development of workstations or manufacturing processes.  Provide direction to supervisors to ensure all areas of the facility are free from unsafe conditions and unsafe practices.  Manage the STOP process as established for the company.  Manage all regulatory compliance activities such as, but not limited to, Hazard Communication, Press Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Laser Safety, Robotic Safety, Machine functional safety.  Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes adjustments for improvement.
  • Responsive activities:  Manage accident investigation process and ensure corrective measures are aimed at preventing similar injuries corporate-wide.  Ensure complaints are investigated.  Ensure all safety issues are resolved.  Serve as a technical resource to management to answer questions related to application of safety principles. Manager workers compensation program.  Analyze injury data for emerging trends and recommend measures to counteract unwanted results.
  • Developmental activities:  Participate on safety teams and ensure process is managed for success.  Plan, develop and deliver effective safety training.  Coach supervisors on observations and departmental audits.  Decide upon need and deliver specialized training to engineers, supervisors and other disciplines as needed.  Provide input to Manager in the development of safety policies and procedures.  Manage training and developmental strategies as they relate to safety culture and safety processes.
  • Functional activities:  Attend departmental meetings, continuing education and training, travel, assisting with budget and other tasks as assigned.  Work with outside agencies as needed.  This could include OSHA, DNR, local fire departments, insurance carriers, and broker.
  • Environmental health compliance & sustainability related activities.

We value our employees by providing:

  • Competitive compensation based on skills
  • Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
  • Education assistance and internal training programs
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Maternity & paternity leave
  • Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration.  All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

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