Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative environment? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to bring their regulatory compliance expertise and make a lasting impact in a manufacturing setting.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A full-service, tier-one automotive supplier specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. The facility includes departments for lighting and mold design, production engineering, quality, assembly, sales, and customer service. The company fosters innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all disciplines.

HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Apply analytical thinking and effective problem-solving

• Communicate clearly across departments

• Work independently and collaboratively within teams

• Lead by example with strong initiative and follow-through

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and execute programs and policies to support world-class EHS performance and compliance

• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and internal policies (including Hazard Communication, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Machine Guarding, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Electrical Safety, Arc Flash, ISO 14001, and more)

• Prepare and submit compliance reports for regulatory agencies and customers

• Establish EHS goals, metrics, and scorecards to drive performance improvement

• Conduct root-cause investigations for incidents and implement corrective actions

• Oversee hazardous waste management, disposal, and PPE programs

• Lead sustainability and carbon-neutrality initiatives, data collection, and reporting

• Develop and test emergency action plans (fire evacuation, chemical spills, severe weather, etc.)

• Perform risk assessments to identify and mitigate environmental and safety hazards

• Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements

• Manage workers’ compensation claims in coordination with third-party administrators and legal counsel

• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and training to strengthen EHS culture and compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reporting systems

• Support continuous improvement through behavioral safety and engagement programs

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement and additional benefits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field

• 3–5 years of experience (minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment)

• Strong understanding of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and related safety/environmental laws

• Knowledge of workers’ compensation regulations

• Experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 (ISO 45001) management systems

• OSHA General Industry 10- or 30-hour certification required

• Experience leading multi-site or 24/7 manufacturing operations

• Forklift safety training experience

• Ability to influence at all organizational levels

Preferred:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent EHS certification

• Experience with OSHA VPP and behavioral safety programs