EHS Director, Space & Defense Manufacturing

Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space-; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the site EHS strategy, partnering with leadership to strengthen safety systems and drive a proactive risk-reduction culture.

You will serve as SME, provide guidance and training, and oversee incident investigations, compliance with Cal/OSHA and environmental regulations, and data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, occupational health, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience supporting safety programs in manufacturing environments.
• Technical expertise in incident investigations and risk mitigation.
• Advanced knowledge of Cal/OSHA, DTSC, SCAQMD, and Water Board regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Leads site EHS strategy, ensuring safety and environmental programs support business objectives.
• Develops and continuously improves systems that reduce incidents, near misses, and environmental risks.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Cal/OSHA and environmental requirements.
• Investigates incidents and near misses using advanced root cause analysis methodologies.
• Oversees corrective and preventive action workflows, partnering with leaders to implement long‑term solutions.
• Analyzes EHS data to identify trends, systemic risks, and opportunities for proactive improvements.
• Coaches supervisors and managers on regulatory responsibilities, safe behaviors, and hazard identification.
• Designs and delivers training programs that support compliance and reinforce a strong safety culture.
• Develops and standardizes Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments across departments.
• Supports capital projects, process changes, and equipment implementations to ensure EHS integration.

Skills

EHS leadership

Project management

Incident investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (safety/related)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the site EHS strategy, partnering with leadership to strengthen safety systems and drive a proactive risk-reduction culture.

You will serve as SME, provide guidance and training, and oversee incident investigations, compliance with Cal/OSHA and environmental regulations, and data-driven improvements.