Safety Engineer Jobs in Michigan

Safety Engineer jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in automotive manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and heavy industrial sectors at every level from entry-level process safety roles through senior EHS leadership. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing are the primary hiring centers, anchored by employers such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis, all of which maintain large Michigan operations requiring dedicated safety engineering staff. The most sought-after specialties include process safety management, ergonomics, and occupational health and safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerFord Motor Company
Top cityDearborn, MI
Cities hiring17
Work type53% Hybrid
Top industryAutomotive

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Ford Motor Company
Safety Investigative Engineer
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Safety Investigative Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, Michigan
DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$87k - $166k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Ford Motor Company
Safety Investigations Engineer
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Safety Investigations Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, Michigan
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Project Management
$87k - $166k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Discipline Senior Engineer - Product Safety
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Discipline Senior Engineer - Product Safety
Valeo
Troy, Michigan
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Ford Motor Company
Sr Safety Investigations Engineer
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Sr Safety Investigations Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, Michigan
Data Engineering
Data Science
Data Science & Analytics
$116k - $218k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Safety Application Engineer
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Safety Application Engineer
Pilz Automation Safety
Canton, Michigan
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology

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Safety Engineer Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dearborn
8 jobs
Southfield
5 jobs
Troy
3 jobs
Ann Arbor
3 jobs
Warren
2 jobs
Niles
1 job
Canton
1 job
Chelsea
1 job
Holland
1 job

Safety Engineer Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company7 open roles
KPIT Technologies
KPIT Technologies2 open roles
General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM)2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across Michigan.

  • Board-certified safety professional credential such as CSP recognized across Michigan employers
  • Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards in manufacturing or construction environments
  • Proficiency conducting job hazard analyses, incident investigations, and root cause assessments
  • Familiarity with automotive or heavy industry safety protocols and process safety management systems
  • Strong written communication skills for producing safety plans, audits, and regulatory compliance reports

Safety Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a safety engineer in Michigan?

Start with a bachelor's degree in safety engineering, occupational health, or industrial engineering, then pursue the Certified Safety Professional credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, which is the benchmark qualification Michigan employers expect. Michigan does not issue a state-specific safety engineer license, so the CSP, along with relevant OSHA training certifications, is the practical credentialing path that opens doors at major Michigan manufacturers and construction firms.

Which companies hire safety engineers in Michigan?

Employers hiring safety engineers in Michigan right now include Ford Motor Company, KPIT Technologies, and General Motors (GM), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's deep manufacturing base means automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense contractors consistently post the highest volume of openings in the state.

Which Michigan cities have the most safety engineer jobs?

Dearborn, Southfield, and Troy have the most safety engineer openings in Michigan. The Detroit metro drives the largest share of postings because it is home to the headquarters and major assembly plants of the domestic automotive industry, while Grand Rapids and Lansing generate consistent demand from furniture manufacturing, medical device production, and state government facilities that require dedicated safety engineering staff.

Are there remote safety engineer jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. Safety engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, site-based role, and most Michigan employers require a physical presence on the plant floor or job site to conduct audits, investigations, and training. About 60% of safety engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions are almost always focused on corporate EHS policy development or compliance program management rather than direct operational safety work.

How can I get hired as a safety engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an EHS coordinator or safety technician role at a Michigan manufacturer, which serves as a direct pipeline into safety engineering. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis run structured co-op and new-graduate programs at their Michigan facilities, and Tier 1 automotive suppliers frequently hire candidates with OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry certificates as their first EHS hire. An internship with a Michigan construction firm or a lateral move from a quality or industrial engineering role also provides the documented site experience Michigan employers look for before promoting someone into a full safety engineer title.

Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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