Machine Safety COE Leader

Responsibilities

• Establish and own the global machine safety vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with enterprise EHS objectives.
• Define and govern global machine safety expectations for all manufacturing operations, including legacy equipment and new installations.
• Develop and maintain corporate standards for machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and functional safety systems.
• Embed machine safety requirements into capital project design standards, equipment purchase specifications, and OEM contracts.
• Define the network approach to machine risk assessment and risk reduction methodologies.
• Lead, coach, and develop global or regional machine safety resources and sponsor global training programs.
• Establish machine safety assurance programs, including audits, self-assessments, and performance tracking via KPIs.
• Advise executive leadership on machine safety risks, investments, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or similar).
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, or EHS.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing machine safety programs across multi-site or global operations.
• Deep expertise in machine safeguarding, automation, and controls.
• Advanced working knowledge of ISO 12100, ISO 13849 / IEC 62061, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Proven experience validating and approving risk reduction measures for complex manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or Business.
• Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) or equivalent certification.
• Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE®).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or comparable professional credential.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including annual bonus and potential discretionary LTI bonus.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and hospital care insurance.
• Financial well-being tools such as 401(k) plan, deferred compensation, and 529 College Savings Plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and various leave programs including parental and bereavement leave.
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. We look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.