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