Environment Health & Safety Engineer

The Exploration Company; Oberpfaffenhofen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Exploration Company seeks an experienced HSE Engineer to oversee EHS activities across three sites, ensuring environmental, health, and safety compliance for ongoing space projects.

You will drive ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 initiatives, implement safety programs, and lead audits and investigations. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, travel willingness, and fluent English in a manufacturing/aerospace context.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; EH&S background preferred.
• Several years in an EHS role, ideally in manufacturing/aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and independent work style.

Aufgaben

• Define ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 plans and roadmaps to drive conformity.
• Oversee EHS management across three sites and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and policies.
• Conduct inspections/audits to ensure ongoing compliance and identify improvements.
• Provide training and support to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Manage hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal.
• Develop emergency response plans and investigate incidents and near-misses.
• Support Quality Management System with safety-related inputs.

Kenntnisse

EHS management

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

Training & awareness

Incident investigation

English fluent

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

REACH compliance

ROHS compliance

Jobbeschreibung

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We are looking for an experienced HSE Engineer to oversee and manage EHS activities across three different sites. This role is integral to both our Operations and Project organizations, ensuring the safety, health, and environmental compatibility of our facilities, bit also contributing to the ongoing space projects.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Safety Programs:

• Define the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification plans and roadmap, and drive the company to the compliance.

• Ensure the organization complies with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards set by local, national, and EU agencies.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs and policies aimed at minimizing workplace hazards and ensuring a safe working environment.

• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and processes to ensure ongoing compliance with EHS standards and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Monitor and drive the continual improvement of HSE performance metrics.

Training:

• Provide continuous training and education to employees on EHS policies, procedures, and best practices, fostering a proactive culture of safety.

Site EHS Management:

• Oversee EHS management at three different sites, ensuring adherence to local and international HSE regulations.

• Support the management of hazardous materials, ensuring their safe handling, storage, and disposal in compliance with regulations.

Alerts Management:

• Develop and coordinate robust emergency response plans and procedures to handle potential emergencies such as fires, chemical spills, or natural disasters effectively.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Manage safety alerts and communicate findings and recommendations effectively.

Waste Management:

• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste, minimizing environmental impact.

Quality Safety:

• Support the Quality organization with safety-related aspects and contribute to the development and improvement of TEC's Quality Management System,

• Ensure compliance with REACH and ROHS regulations,

Project Safety:

• Provide expert advice on health and safety matters related to product contributing to risk management process and hazard analysis at project level.

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Quality Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Chemistry, environmental policy, chemical engineering, EH&S, or a related business field is preferred.

• Several years of experience in an EHS role, preferably within a manufacturing, aerospace, or similar industry,

• Strong knowledge of local and EU EHS regulations and standards, primarily ISO 14001 and ISO 45001,

• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, safety audits, and incident investigation,

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills,

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills,

• Detail and solution-oriented mindset with a strong ability to work independently,

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment while exhibiting strong leadership skills,

• Willingness to travel as needed,

• Working fluency in English.

Additional assets:

• Experience with propulsion technologies,

• Working fluency in German.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.