Health Safety Environment Engineer

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Engineer

Salary: $85,000 (negotiable based on experience)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

• Week 1: Monday–Thursday (9-hour days), Friday (8 hours)
• Week 2: Monday–Thursday (9-hour days), Friday Off
• Employment Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Engineer to lead safety, compliance, and environmental initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for identifying workplace risks, implementing mitigation strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct facility-wide risk assessments across processes, equipment, chemicals, and work environments
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies using the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative controls, PPE)
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHA/JSA) for critical operations
• Evaluate safety impact of new equipment, layouts, and process changes
• Analyze incident trends, near misses, and injuries to prevent recurrence
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives

Incident Response & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety incidents, investigations, and reporting
• Lead root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone
• Support regulatory audits and inspections (OSHA/MOSH, ATF, DCMA, and customer audits)
• Maintain accurate safety and environmental records and reporting systems

Environmental & Hazardous Materials Management

• Oversee hazardous waste handling, vendor coordination, and waste profiling
• Maintain chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and exposure monitoring
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and environmental compliance across the facility

Training & Leadership

• Lead Safety Committee meetings and track action items
• Develop and coordinate safety training programs (HazCom, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Fire Safety, CPR/First Aid, etc.)
• Track training completion and maintain compliance records
• Coach leaders and employees on safe work practices and accountability
• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture

Facility & Emergency Preparedness

• Conduct routine safety inspections of building and production areas
• Support emergency preparedness efforts, including fire drills and evacuation procedures
• Ensure contractor safety compliance

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of experience in HSE, safety engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related role within an industrial environment
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective actions
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety practices

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or OSHA 30
• Experience in regulated environments (ISO, AS9100, or similar)
• Background in hazardous waste management, environmental reporting, or industrial hygiene
• Lean or continuous improvement experience

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret processes, workflows, and equipment layouts
• Effective communication and training facilitation abilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more—available from the start of employment.