Senior Safety Engineer

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Whowe’relooking for

Toyota’s Safety Department is looking for a passionate and motivatedSenior Safety Engineerwithin theStrategy & Planning group.

The primary responsibility of this role is tomanage projects related toElectrification(Lithium-ion Battery)Implementation across North America. The primary area of focus will includemonitoring activity acrossmultiplestakeholder groupsto ensure adherence to theelectrificationreadinessplan.  

Whatyou’llbe doing 

• LeadObeyacollaboration activity with cross-functional groupsfor electrification projects, coordinating information from regional and site stakeholdersregardinglithium-ion preparedness activities

• Provide supportto Toyota Motor North Americaas aSubject Matter Expert (SME)inelectrification-safety related items

• Interpretation and implementation of federal, state, and local safety regulationsrelated to lithium-ion batteries

• Update andmaintainToyotatechnical safety standards related to lithium-ion battery safety

• Developregionalimplementation plans and strategiesfor lithium-ion safetyprogram deployment

• Presentbattery safety strategies andprojectstatusupdates to leadership and executives

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Ability to travel up to25% domestic with possibleinternational travel as needed

What you bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: EngineeringorOccupational Safety & Health,or a relatedengineering technologyfield

• Minimum of 5 years of experiencedirectlydeveloping, implementing, and managing safety programs orminimum of 5 yearsin a role where safety responsibilities made up at least 50% of the professional duties

• Demonstrate strong understandingoflithium-ion battery safety related functions with comprehensive knowledge of OSHA,DOT,NFPA,IEEE, UL,ANSI, ASTM,IFC,and other applicable industry standards

• Demonstrate experience managing projects requiring critical thinking (kaizen), problem solving, data analysis, andverification

• Strong experienceindependentlydeveloping and delivering presentations, generating effective reportsand dashboards, conducting applicable standards research 

• Ability tomaintaina high levelof activity, managing multiple ongoing projects, and working effectively in a team environment

• Ability to generate business plans and strategiesappropriate tothe work assigned at the business unit level

Added bonusif you have

• Master’s degreeinElectricalEngineering,ChemicalEngineering,Material Science Engineering, or a relatedengineeringfield

• Experience performingDC/lithium-ion batteryelectrical hazardsrisk assessments and engineering studies(DC Arc Flash Studies)

• Experience implementing safety through hierarchy of controls and design principles

• Deep knowledge andexperience in Manufacturing Process Development,Equipment Design,Industrial Controls, Control of Hazardous Energy (CoHE), Machine Risk Assessment, Safety Systems,Verification & Validation,etc.

• Knowledge andproficiencyinLithium-Ionbattery design and newelectrificationtechnologies

• Experience working inautomotivemanufacturingor engineeringenvironments

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:  

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect  

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement  

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount  

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)  

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family  

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of whether you contribute  

• Paid holidays and paid time off  

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more  

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)  

• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)