EHS Engineer

Overview

The EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Engineer builds and implements the EHS program across all Amca sites. The role is based at Protoshop, Amca's R&D and production factory, which runs a wide range of machinery and test equipment. Responsibilities include initial site evaluations, safety plans, and training at each site. This position is 5 days a week onsite in El Segundo, CA, with up to 20% travel to other Amca sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS across all Amca sites: perform initial site evaluations, establish site-specific safety plans and training, and drive gap closure to a common standard

• Own OSHA and Cal/OSHA compliance across sites, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), written safety programs, inspections, and recordkeeping

• Conduct hazard assessments for existing operations and every new piece of equipment or process, and define required controls and PPE

• Own the hazardous materials program: chemical approval, SDS management, hazard communication, storage, labeling, and hazardous waste disposal

• Lead incident investigations and drive safety tickets to closure with root cause and corrective action

• Build and deliver safety training (ex. new-hire, hazmat, PPE, lockout/tagout, electrical and high-voltage safety, pressure safety) and track completion in Amca's training system

• Manage environmental and safety permits, regulatory reporting, and agency inspections

• Partner with shop leadership, facilities, and engineering so safety is designed into new equipment, layouts, and buildouts

• Track safety metrics and report trends and priority actions to leadership

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA or federal OSHA regulations, hazard communication, and hazardous waste requirements

• Experience writing safety programs, conducting hazard assessments, and leading incident investigations

• Experience developing and delivering safety training

• Willingness to travel to other Amca sites up to 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or a related field

• Safety certification such as ASP, CSP, or CHST

• Experience with electrical safety (NFPA 70E), machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and chemical processes such as potting and solvents

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing

• Experience implementing or scaling an EHS program across multiple sites