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Safety Engineer

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics
Livonia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026

When you join the Sandalwood team, you’ll join an engaging and inclusive group with a mission to help our customers identify, assess, and reduce work-related risks to quality, productivity, and employee health.

In your day to day activities, you’ll work with multiple customers, as a consultant and trusted partner in Sandalwood’s areas of expertise of Injury Prevention, Systems Engineering & Systems Integration. You’ll help customers innovate, solve their current struggles and guide them with the power of Sandalwood’s deeply ingrained subject matter expertise.

You will have opportunities to help lead your own individual development with programs designed to guide you. Feeling you haven’t been recognized lately? You will have the chance to consistently appreciate your coworkers and be appreciated by your coworkers for continued distinction using our peer to peer appreciation and feedback software.


You will be encouraged to participate in Sandalwood’s multitude of extra-curricular activities including:

  • An innovative health, safety and wellness program
  • An internal innovation forum to guide and develop innovation initiatives
  • The all-team meeting and staff day planning committee, dedicated to fostering team dynamics, collaboration and cross-functional interactions
  • Participating in on-campus and virtual recruiting
  • The social committee plans various get-togethers for the team outside of work
  • Our cross-line of business marketing committee assists with marketing planning, ideas and collaboration
  • The mentorship program provides a forum for mentors/mentees to connect and provide feedback, make connections and offer encouragement
  • Community involvement opportunities driven by our team’s background, our companies’ core values and community need


Sandalwood’s people are it’s greatest and most treasured asset. Learn more about our focus on our people on our YouTube Channel, Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics.


We're currently looking for a Safety Engineer to join our growing team of engineering and ergonomics professionals. Details about the role are as follows:


Successful candidates will have the following attributes:

  • Thorough knowledge of state and national OHSA laws and Codes of Practice, corporate safety programs for manufacturing applied safety experience and knowledge of ergonomic assessment tools
  • Experience working in automotive, furniture, chemical and/or aerospace manufacturing team environments
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills, strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office


RESPONSIBILITIES

· 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

· 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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, a related discipline or CSP certification
  • Proficient using Microsoft Suite
  • Strong organization,communication, and critical thinking skills
  • 20% to 25% travel
  • 2-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • HSA and FSA Accounts
  • Retirement Plan (401k) 50% Company Match of the First 6% of Employee Contribution
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability Premiums 100% Company Paid
  • Employee and Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D Premiums 100% Company Paid
  • Paid Time Off (2-5 weeks)
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Training & Development (Tuition Reimbursement and Certifications)
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits

Sandalwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates with E-Verify.

Candidates for this role with Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application, without sponsorship. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 734-744-9705.

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