Advanced Manufacturing & Machine Safety Engineer
Date: Nov 4, 2026
Location: Gliwice, PL Kostelec nad Orilic, CZ
Company: DRiV
The Advanced Manufacturing & Machine Safety Engineer (Machine Safety Standards) will lead the development and implementation of a manufacturing excellence roadmap, ensuring advanced manufacturing concepts are integrated into investment plans to reduce complexity, cost, and inefficiencies while supporting the company's manufacturing vision. The role is also responsible for driving consistent, risk-based compliance with the company’s Machine Safety Standard across all sites, while maintaining local ownership, accountability, and funding for execution.
What you will do:
Machine Safety & Technical Standards
- Provide technical expertise in the development, deployment, and training of machine safety standards.
- Support projects in the interpretation and implementation of TMSS requirements and safety standards.
- Research manufacturing best practices and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to leverage innovation and improve operational performance.
Project Management & Capital Investment
- Identify, plan, and lead manufacturing improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules, timelines, and cross-functional milestones to ensure successful execution.
- Create project financial models covering capital equipment investments, ROI, labor requirements, and related costs; manage spending against approved budgets.
- Provide regular project updates and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Engage with external vendors and suppliers to source equipment and services, including RFQ management and technical evaluations.
Manufacturing Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Support manufacturing plants in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and PFMEA improvements to enhance quality, reduce costs, and meet customer requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve plant safety, operational efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
- Promote the adoption of advanced manufacturing concepts and technologies to support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
What will make you successful:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, automation, machine safety, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Strong expertise in machine safety standards, including: ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1
- Proven experience in: Process Development, Statement of Requirements (SOR) Development, CAPEX RFQ preparation and supplier evaluation, Industry 4.0 implementation
- Strong technical knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, machine vision systems, advanced sensors, AI-driven solutions, data analytics, and simulation tools.
- Solid understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience developing capital equipment business cases and financial investment models.
- Availability to travel (50%) to support manufacturing facilities and project implementation activities.
- Strong skills of project management, excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
What do we offer:
- Hybrid work model
- Medicover private health insurance
- Medicover Sport membership
- A comprehensive benefits package (group life insurance, vacation subsidies, holiday packages and gift cards, and much more)
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to gain experience at an international corporation
- Training programs to enhance professional qualifications
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