Ben Woods
Global Technical Safety Thought Leader | Certified Functional Safety Professional | NFPA UL ANSI Committee Principal Member | Ex - Textron & Rivian
- Role
- Senior Manager - Machine Safety at Pieper Automation
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ben Woods
Technical Safety Senior Manager with CFSP and CMSE certifications, leading a team ensuring safety and compliance of machinery and processes across Rivian\'s manufacturing and R&D facilities. Successfully managed large CAPEX/OPEX projects, utilizing internal and external resources,resulting in safer equipment interaction methods and improved electrical/automation systems compliance. Background in machinery design, machinery compliance, robotics, and PLC/motion control. Holds a B.S. and A.S. in Manufacturing Engineering from Lake Superior State University.Active in NFPA (Principal Committee Member) and UL (Standard Technical Committee Member) standard development. Passionate about robotics and automation in manufacturing and keeping everyone safe.
Experience
Senior Manager - Machine Safety
Dec 2025 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US
Education
Lake Superior State University
Bachelor's degree, Manufacturing Engineering
Lake Superior State University
Associate's degree, Manufacturing Engineering
Northwestern University
Non degree seeking, Organizational Leadership
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