EH&S Leader for Scaling Aerospace Manufacturing

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking an EH&S Leader to design and implement a safety program across our growing satellite manufacturing floor, cleanrooms, and labs. Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, you will build policies, training, and governance to protect people as we scale production to multiple satellites per year.

You will own incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and hazard controls, while partnering with Facilities and Engineering to embed safety into rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 7+ years of EH&S experience in manufacturing, industrial, or aerospace/hardware environment, including 2+ years building or leading an EH&S function.
• Deep working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, federal OSHA, and California hazardous materials/waste regulations.
• Direct experience with hazardous materials handling, industrial hygiene, and chemical safety programs.
• Experience leading incident investigations and managing corrective action programs.
• Comfortable operating hands-on on a manufacturing floor, not just from a desk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to train and influence engineers and technicians at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and own K2's EH&S program end-to-end tailored to a high-growth satellite manufacturing environment
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/Cal-OSHA, EPA, and California DTSC hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations, including IIPP, Title 8, and Title 22 requirements
• Lead industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring programs for manufacturing processes involving chemicals, composites, coatings, and other hazardous materials
• Own cleanroom, lab, and shop floor safety programs, including PPE standards, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and confined space procedures
• Manage hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, and disposal, including permits and regulatory reporting (Hazmat Business Plan, SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan, etc.)
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking for injuries, near-misses, and environmental incidents
• Own workers' compensation case management in partnership with the People team and insurance carriers
• Design and deliver EH&S training for new hires and existing staff across engineering, manufacturing, and lab environments
• Build emergency preparedness and response plans (fire, chemical spill, medical emergency, evacuation) for a growing facility footprint
• Define and implement systems to ensure accuracy and completion of EHS tasks across K2; track and report EHS metrics to leadership
• Serve as primary point of contact for EH&S regulatory inspections and audits (Cal/OSHA, fire marshal, local environmental agencies)
• Partner with Facilities on ergonomic assessments, ventilation, and safety infrastructure as the company scales

Skills

OSHA regulations

Industrial hygiene

Hazardous materials handling

Safety program leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S / related field

2+ years leading EH&S function

CSP/CIH certification (nice to have)

Tools

ISO 45001 familiarity

Hazardous materials handling procedures

Job description

K2 Space is seeking an EH&S Leader to design and implement a safety program across our growing satellite manufacturing floor, cleanrooms, and labs. Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, you will build policies, training, and governance to protect people as we scale production to multiple satellites per year.

You will own incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and hazard controls, while partnering with Facilities and Engineering to embed safety into rapid growth.