We are seeking an experienced Machinery Safety Expert to ensure that industrial machinery and equipment comply with relevant safety standards, including the EU Machinery Regulation, ISO/EN standards, and internal company procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, risk assessment, and CE conformity processes, and will play a key role in ensuring safe design, installation, and operation of machinery across our organization or client sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- work in close collaboration with the Sales team to analyze customer inquiries, participate in technical discussions and meetings with clients, define scope of work, and prepare accurate technical-commercial offers
- perform compliance assessments of machinery against applicable EU Directives, Regulations (e.g. Machinery Regulation (EU 2023/1230)) and standards, e.g. ISO 12100, EN 60204-1, EN ISO 13849-1, etc.)
- review and support in compiling the Technical File
- conduct on-site inspections/audits of machinery safety
- perform risk assessments, identifying hazards, estimating risks, and recommending mitigation measures
- review and evaluate machinery designs, control systems (including safety-related parts), guarding, emergency stop systems, interlocks, etc.
- provide technical guidance to design, engineering, and maintenance teams on machinery safety best practices
- provide training in the area of Machinery Directive/Supply of Machinery Regulations to SGS colleagues to expand our customer base using the SGS network
- complete all chargeable work within the required budget and timeframes to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency of the business
- maintain impartiality and independence throughout the certification process
- liaise with Notified Bodies, inspection authorities, and internal stakeholders
- work closely with sales, certification, quality, and legal teams to ensure consistency and compliance in assessments