Product Safety Engineer Jobs in Texas
Product Safety Engineer jobs in Texas are consistently active, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, oil and gas equipment manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and medical devices, drawing candidates from entry-level roles through senior principal positions. Houston, Austin, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex anchor most of the hiring, where employers such as Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and Abbott have deep, long-standing operations across the state. Functional safety, hazard analysis, and compliance with standards like ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 are the specialties drawing the most consistent demand from Texas hiring managers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Contribute to commercialization activities by providing technical expertise to help ensure products will meet WWGS PB, safety, regulatory and Quality Standards.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop appropriate chemical, microbiological, physical, and shelf-life test requirements for products based on supplier data, existing testing profiles, all applicable regulatory requirements, food safety, or product safety risk, and all WWGS specific requirements.
- Review applicable product claims and statements and determine criteria for claim validation.
- Partner with Product Developers to incorporate characterizing product attributes into the testing profile.
- Review Supplier Quality Reports and Facility Risk Assessments to determine appropriate risk of product and facility and adjust specification or verification plans accordingly.
- Review Supplier documents and test results to ensure adherence to WWGS PB and regulatory standards, and adherence to agreed WWGS testing profiles.
- Partner with WWGS legal team and cross-functional stakeholders to determine product testing needs to meet state, federal, and international regulatory requirements. Present findings, recommendations, and project decisions to leaders up to 3 tiers above level, as needed.
- Review and approve shelf-life study validation parameters with Suppliers for new and existing products.
- Partner with appropriate stakeholders as needed to determine product performance acceptability and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) plans for out of specification test results.
- Monitor existing product test results for compliance with ongoing periodic testing per the agreed testing profiles.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on interpretation of data trends, product improvement activities, and test results, as needed.
- Act as a mentor and technical resource to other Product Safety Assurance analysts and other EB stakeholders as needed.
- Monitor relevant industry and regulatory trends and changes.
- Assist PSA Leadership with short- and long-term strategies, initiatives, and goals.
- Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned product safety programs. Determine if success metrics are in place for testing profiles, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation activities, and if not, work to define them.
- Negotiate and define product safety program controls applicable to cross-functional partner teams.
- Help partner teams make trade-offs by educating them on the current risk and regulatory environment, recommending a variety of risk-mitigation solutions as appropriate.
- Help recruit and interview for the Product Safety Assurance team, including participating in the hiring process and helping train new members of the team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
- B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Graduate degree in science or related field preferred.
- 4 to 6 years’ relevant experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), including manufacturing-site experience, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience with at least 3 of the following higher-complexity product categories: Baby Food, Body Care, Household Cleaning, Pet Food, OTCs, Produce, Meat, Seafood, Prepared Foods, and/or Dietary Supplements.
- Experience explaining and negotiating specifications and testing requirements with suppliers while upholding quality and safety standards.
- Experience working in a food and/or non-food quality control or assurance department, including familiarity with product safety risk assessment, regulatory compliance (state, federal, and international), and specification development.
- Ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team in a highly dynamic environment as well as independently with little to no supervision.
- Ability to make decisions or judgments independently and know when to seek subject matter expert opinion.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of time; minimal international travel expectations.
- Ability to have fun and enable others to have fun while achieving results.
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with natural and organic foods
- Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or other quality and product safety auditing systems experience
- Sensory evaluation experience and skills
- Experience using specification databases and/or product lifecycle management systems
- Experience with production facility auditing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Contribute to commercialization activities by providing technical expertise to help ensure products will meet WWGS PB, safety, regulatory and Quality Standards.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop appropriate chemical, microbiological, physical, and shelf-life test requirements for products based on supplier data, existing testing profiles, all applicable regulatory requirements, food safety, or product safety risk, and all WWGS specific requirements.
- Review applicable product claims and statements and determine criteria for claim validation.
- Partner with Product Developers to incorporate characterizing product attributes into the testing profile.
- Review Supplier Quality Reports and Facility Risk Assessments to determine appropriate risk of product and facility and adjust specification or verification plans accordingly.
- Review Supplier documents and test results to ensure adherence to WWGS PB and regulatory standards, and adherence to agreed WWGS testing profiles.
- Partner with WWGS legal team and cross-functional stakeholders to determine product testing needs to meet state, federal, and international regulatory requirements. Present findings, recommendations, and project decisions to leaders up to 3 tiers above level, as needed.
- Review and approve shelf-life study validation parameters with Suppliers for new and existing products.
- Partner with appropriate stakeholders as needed to determine product performance acceptability and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) plans for out of specification test results.
- Monitor existing product test results for compliance with ongoing periodic testing per the agreed testing profiles.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on interpretation of data trends, product improvement activities, and test results, as needed.
- Act as a mentor and technical resource to other Product Safety Assurance analysts and other EB stakeholders as needed.
- Monitor relevant industry and regulatory trends and changes.
- Assist PSA Leadership with short- and long-term strategies, initiatives, and goals.
- Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned product safety programs. Determine if success metrics are in place for testing profiles, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation activities, and if not, work to define them.
- Negotiate and define product safety program controls applicable to cross-functional partner teams.
- Help partner teams make trade-offs by educating them on the current risk and regulatory environment, recommending a variety of risk-mitigation solutions as appropriate.
- Help recruit and interview for the Product Safety Assurance team, including participating in the hiring process and helping train new members of the team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
- B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Graduate degree in science or related field preferred.
- 4 to 6 years’ relevant experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), including manufacturing-site experience, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience with at least 3 of the following higher-complexity product categories: Baby Food, Body Care, Household Cleaning, Pet Food, OTCs, Produce, Meat, Seafood, Prepared Foods, and/or Dietary Supplements.
- Experience explaining and negotiating specifications and testing requirements with suppliers while upholding quality and safety standards.
- Experience working in a food and/or non-food quality control or assurance department, including familiarity with product safety risk assessment, regulatory compliance (state, federal, and international), and specification development.
- Ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team in a highly dynamic environment as well as independently with little to no supervision.
- Ability to make decisions or judgments independently and know when to seek subject matter expert opinion.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of time; minimal international travel expectations.
- Ability to have fun and enable others to have fun while achieving results.
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with natural and organic foods
- Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or other quality and product safety auditing systems experience
- Sensory evaluation experience and skills
- Experience using specification databases and/or product lifecycle management systems
- Experience with production facility auditing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
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- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product safety engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for senior roles
- Hands-on experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or IEC 62443
- Proficiency in failure mode and effects analysis, fault tree analysis, and hazard risk assessment methods
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including FDA design controls, UL standards, or MIL-STD requirements
- Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills for design reviews and safety case development
Product Safety Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product safety engineer in Texas?
Most employers in Texas require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering as the baseline for entry. For roles with sign-off authority on safety-critical systems, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors oversees Professional Engineer licensure, which requires an accredited engineering degree, a passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, relevant experience, and the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Certifications such as the Functional Safety Engineer credential from TÜV Rheinland also strengthen candidacy for Texas roles in automotive, oil and gas, and medical device sectors.
How much do product safety engineers make in Texas?
Product safety engineers in Texas earn a median of about $123,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,340 for the lowest 10% to over $180,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire product safety engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring product safety engineers in Texas right now include Amazon, CSA, and Caterpillar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor manufacturers, and upstream energy equipment companies means demand is distributed across industries rather than driven by a single sector.
Which Texas cities have the most product safety engineer jobs?
Austin, Plano, and Irving account for the largest share of product safety engineer openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical manufacturing base, the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor's aerospace, defense, and semiconductor facilities, and Austin's growing hardware and medical device ecosystem are the primary drivers, with suburban hubs like Round Rock, Plano, and Webster frequently appearing in listings tied to anchor campuses in those metros.
How can I get hired as a product safety engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality, reliability, or test engineering role at a Texas manufacturer, which builds the hazard analysis and documentation skills hiring managers look for in safety engineers. Large Texas employers such as Texas Instruments, Raytheon Technologies, and major Houston-area oilfield equipment manufacturers run new-graduate rotational and associate engineer programs that include safety engineering exposure. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early, building a portfolio of FMEA or fault tree analysis work from coursework or internships, and targeting roles with titles like reliability engineer or systems test engineer provides a practical bridge into dedicated safety positions.
Where can I find and apply to product safety engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to product safety engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Texas employers across aerospace, energy, semiconductor, and medical device industries. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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