What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Engineer position at HiFyve?
HiFyve is hiring an EHS Engineer (Safety & Occupational Health) in the aerospace manufacturing industry in Wichita, KS!
Location: Wichita, KS
Shift: Monday – Friday (schedule may vary to support multiple shifts)
Pay: $60,000 – $80,000/year
We are seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to support a growing aerospace manufacturing operation by reducing workplace risk through technical evaluation, industrial hygiene programs, and engineered safety solutions. This role is ideal for a safety professional with manufacturing or aerospace experience who enjoys partnering with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive sustainable safety improvements and occupational health initiatives.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and support formal risk assessments, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and task-based risk evaluations
- Develop and implement engineered safety controls such as machine guarding, interlocks, ventilation improvements, and ergonomic redesigns
- Support capital projects and equipment installations through safety-by-design reviews and EHS specification development
- Coordinate and conduct environmental, health, and safety training programs for employees
- Partner with third-party industrial hygiene consultants to evaluate workplace exposures including noise, airborne contaminants, dusts, solvents, vapors, and metalworking fluids
- Drive improvements to OSHA safety training programs and occupational health initiatives
- Coordinate contractor and vendor safety compliance for onsite work and maintenance activities
- Support respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs through hazard evaluation and control recommendations
- Assess and improve machine safeguarding programs including CNC equipment, grinders, drills, overhead cranes, and other production machinery
- Evaluate and strengthen Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, crane safety, paint booth, and hazardous exposure programs
- Lead Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention efforts through critical control verification
- Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions focused on eliminating hazards
- Serve as the primary point of contact for safety incidents requiring medical attention
- Develop and maintain EHS procedures, technical standards, and safety documentation
- Lead internal audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up activities
- Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement initiatives
- Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related technical field
- 3 years of safety and occupational health experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing engineering controls
- Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations and safety program management
- Experience driving employee engagement and behavior-based safety initiatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills
- Ability to influence operations and engineering teams to improve workplace safety
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and documentation skills
- First Aid & CPR Certification required
- HAZWOPER Certification required
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- CSP, CIH, or progress toward certification
- Experience supporting customer audits and regulatory inspections
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing hazards including machining, coolants, solvents, composites, dusts, adhesives, paint operations, and finishing processes
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- 100% onsite role within an aerospace manufacturing facility
- Regular exposure to production environments requiring PPE
- Ability to access platforms, ladders, machinery, and restricted work areas as permitted
- Ability to support incident response and occasional off-shift activities
- Exposure to manufacturing hazards including CNC machining operations, metalworking fluids, chemicals, solvents, paint operations, compressed gases, energized equipment, and high-noise environments
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and occasionally lift materials as needed
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship available
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000