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Safety Engineer – Arlington Heights, Illinois


Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Safety Engineer to join our Assuris team in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in product safety and assurance.

Intertek Assuris – Premiums Assurance provides consultation and research services to global, brand-name companies involved in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of consumer products. Through research, testing, inspection, and certification, we help clients ensure their products are safe, reliable, and compliant with regulations. Our team uses innovative methods to reduce risks, including recalls, complaints, and injuries.

What are we looking for?
As a Safety Engineer , you will evaluate product safety and recommend measures to mitigate or eliminate hazards. You will be an integral part of ensuring our clients’ products meet essential safety and regulatory standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you’ll do:

• Identify potential hazards in products and develop solutions to mitigate risks.
• Write technical reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Develop safety specifications and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards.
• Present test results and technical findings to clients.
• Conduct independent research to troubleshoot safety concerns.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, including new technologies and processes.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Communicate project requirements and expectations to team members and clients.
• Prepare proposals and participate in client meetings or presentations.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific field.
• Experience in design, manufacturing, or quality assurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of safety engineering principles and standards.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all-encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above-defined duties.

Benefits Information

In addition to competitive salary, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more



Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

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