Safety Engineer, EHS – Engineering and Design

Job Description:

We are seeking a Safety Engineer, EHS – Engineering and Design to serve as the expert for equipment safety design and associated engineering standards across the Chewy Fulfillment Network (including Rx)! This role partners with Launch, Design, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Maintenance & Reliability, and EHS teams to establish, interpret, and integrate equipment safety requirements into new buildings, capital projects, process changes, pilots, and equipment deployments. Beginning with initial builds and continuing through commissioning, the Safety Engineer conducts equipment build reviews and technical risk assessments. They ensure machinery, automation, and material-handling systems include appropriate engineering controls and meet safety build standards.

Does this sounds like you? If so, we want you to apply today!

What you’ll do:

• Act as the embedded safety engineering SME for new buildings, capital equipment deployments, process changes, pilots, and equipment modifications across the Chewy Fulfillment Network, including Chewy Rx.
• Coordinate with Launch, Design, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Maintenance & Reliability (M&R), Operations, and EHS teams from concept through commissioning.
• Participate as a technical EHS partner in adapting to new procedures. Review equipment modifications, process changes, and facility alterations to identify design-related hazards.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD files, design packages, specifications, and vendor submittals for material-handling equipment, conveyors, automation, racking, and related warehouse systems to identify hazards and recommend engineering controls.
• Conduct safety design reviews and risk assessments for new and modified equipment using ISO 12100, ANSI B11, and hierarchy-of-controls principles. Maintain hazard logs and risk registers to track mitigation measures through implementation and closure.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws and industry consensus standards, including OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, UL, NEC, and CE conformity requirements. Define and track equipment certification requirements in coordination with vendors and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
• Establish equipment safety requirements and acceptance criteria for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Participate in testing to verify that safeguarding, interlocks, emergency-stop systems, access controls, and other required engineering controls are documented and function as designed before operational use.
• Ensure equipment safety requirements are incorporated into facility layouts, construction documents, equipment specifications, commissioning plans, FAT and SAT protocols, and turnover documentation.
• Develop, own, and maintain equipment safety policies, design standards, technical requirements, review processes, and supporting documentation for consistent application across the network. Develop technical training when necessary to support effective implementation.
• Provide technical support for equipment safety assessments, equipment-related incident investigations, and complex issues called out by field EHS, Engineering, M&R, or Operations teams.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering rigor
• 8+ years of experience in safety engineering or a related engineering role, preferably in warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, design packages, and technical specifications for complex mechanical and material handling systems
• Working knowledge of MHE systems, conveyor systems, racking, and general warehousing infrastructure, with the ability to evaluate and communicate safety risks in these environments
• Knowledge of applicable safety and engineering standards including OSHA (29 CFR 1910/1926), NFPA, ANSI (including ISO 12100 and ANSI B11 series), NEC, and equipment certification requirements (UL, CE, NRTL)
• Experience participating in Management of Change (MOC) processes as a technical reviewer or SME; ability to evaluate proposed engineering and operational changes for safety impact and recommend effective mitigations
• Experience conducting risk assessments and safety design reviews, applying the hierarchy of controls to identify and mitigate hazards at the design and engineering stage
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) for engineering drawing review and layout evaluation
• Ability to build strong working relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, and operations leadership; strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with EHS management software or reporting tools a plus
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities across a distributed network environment
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Bonus:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license- strongly preferred; PE-eligible candidates actively pursuing licensure will be considered.
• Structural background or experience evaluating elevated structures, mezzanines, conveyor support systems, and racking installations in warehouse or industrial environments.

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or ASP (Associate Safety Professional

• Experience with automated material handling systems, robotics, or AMR/AGV technology in fulfillment or distribution environments.
• Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 12100, or ISO 13849 implementation and third-party certification programs.
• Experience in e-commerce fulfillment, distribution center, or high-volume warehousing environments.
• Familiarity with ergonomics principles and their application to MHE and warehousing equipment and process design.
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.

• We offer the following benefits for our team members:

• • 20% Chewy.com Discount

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA (eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire)

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • 401(k) with company matching

  • Wellness benefits through Wellbeing @Chewy

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Paid Time Off: Team members are eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of PTO their first year

  • Subsidized child, adult, and pet backup care through Care.com

  • Discounts on many items through the LifeMart Discount platform

  • The option to sign up for Payactiv’s Earned Wage Access program and access a portion of the money you’ve already earned, before your regular payday!

  • High volume and specialty positions are eligible for wage increases starting after 3-months of service

  • Referral Bonuses - $500 per referral

We offer different types of insurance, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Non-exempt hourly team members accrue paid time off (PTO) subject to manager approval. Non-exempt hourly team members in Fulfillment Centers and Customer Service are also eligible for additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO). Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

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