Safety Engineer / Planta Ford Irapuato

The Safety Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating industrial safety and occupational health activities within the plant. The goal is to ensure compliance with applicable regulations (NOMs, ISO 45001, ISO 14001), as well as to promote a culture of risk prevention, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organization. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to identify, assess, and control workplace risks, implement safety programs, and ensure optimal conditions in the work environment.

• Safety Leadership & Planning – Develop, implement, and follow up on the Annual Occupational Health and Safety Plan, aligned with the company's global objectives and applicable legal requirements.
• Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance – Identify, assess, and control workplace risks (JSA, task-based risk analysis). Ensure compliance with Mexican regulations (NOMs, STPS, SEMARNAT, Civil Protection) and international standards ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Incident Investigation – Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-misses, identifying root causes and establishing corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) focused on preventing recurrence.
• Training & Safety Culture – Design and deliver occupational health and safety training programs. Promote awareness campaigns and active employee participation to strengthen the safety culture.
• Industrial Hygiene Management – Coordinate monitoring of physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic agents. Evaluate results and propose control measures according to the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE).
• Audits & Continuous Improvement – Plan and execute internal health and safety audits. Participate in external audits and follow up on findings. Implement improvements based on results.
• Cross-Functional Coordination – Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, and Security teams to integrate safety into all operational processes.
• Metrics & Reporting – Monitor and report key safety indicators (OSHA rates, frequency, severity, unsafe acts and conditions). Generate management reports with trend analysis and improvement proposals.
• PPE & Occupational Health Management – Manage the Personal Protective Equipment program. Coordinate periodic medical exams, epidemiological surveillance, and occupational health programs.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Safety, or related field).
• Professional experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of proven experience as a Safety Engineer or in related roles, preferably in the automotive sector or metal-mechanic manufacturing.
• Technical knowledge: 
  • Proficiency in Mexican occupational health and safety regulations (STPS NOMs, health NOMs, Civil Protection).
  • In-depth knowledge of ISO 45001 (OHSMS) and ISO 14001 (EMS) standards.
  • Experience in hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies (JSA, LOTO, working at heights, confined spaces, chemical handling).
  • Proficiency in incident investigation techniques (8D, 5 Whys).
  • Knowledge of industrial hygiene (physical, chemical, ergonomic agents).
• Management skills: Ability to lead teams, facilitate training, and coordinate emergency response brigades.
• Languages: Intermediate–advanced English (conversational and technical), essential for communication with global teams and international documentation.
• Soft skills: Effective communication, leadership, teamwork, data analysis, decision-making, results orientation, and proactivity.

Availability: Full-time, on-site, with availability to respond to emergencies outside regular hours when necessary.