Safety Manager
Core
Lead and scale the manufacturing safety program for a defense startup developing autonomous gun turrets, ensuring compliance and hazard control in high-risk industrial environments.
Role type
Senior Safety Manager (Industrial/Defense Manufacturing)
Builds
Safe manufacturing operations for autonomous weapon systems and high-energy technologies
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 compliance, hazard analysis (MIL-STD-882), risk assessment, safety program development, field testing support, incident response management, training program implementation, regulatory liaison, stop-work authority, PPE management, chemical safety, laser safety (ANSI Z136.1), explosives/ordnance safety, firearms safety, system safety frameworks, high-power laser safety standards, defense/aerospace industry experience
Preferred skills
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), experience with explosive ordnance integration, experience with future explosive ordnance integration
Technologies
MIL-STD-882, ANSI Z136.1, MIL-HDBK-828, SDS systems
Responsibilities
Own and formalize company-wide safety policies and procedures; Lead hazard analyses and safety studies for manufacturing processes; Develop safety protocols for firearms handling, weapons integration, and explosive materials; Develop and maintain emergency action plans and incident reporting processes; Implement and manage structured safety training programs; Analyze safety metrics and drive corrective actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leadership