EHS Engineer (1150423)

The Judge Group; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (Day one)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

401k match

Life insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA options

Disability coverage

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Engineer near Staunton, Virginia, to lead compliance and safety programs at a manufacturing facility with a strong Lean culture. You will drive EMS and corporate safety initiatives, manage regulatory requirements, and mentor teams across operations to reduce risks, injuries, and waste while advancing continuous improvement.

Join a company with a century-long manufacturing heritage and a global footprint, committed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and with mechanical or thermal systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance and EH&S program management.
• Develop and implement EMS improvements across facilities.
• Coordinate Safety Assessments and Environmental Audits.
• Promote Behavior-Based Safety to reduce at-risk actions.
• Analyze EH&S metrics to mitigate risks and improve outcomes.
• Provide EH&S training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory awareness

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Staunton, VA

Salary: $75,000.00 USD Annually - $90,000.00 USD Annually

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Engineer

A well-established industrial manufacturer with a century-plus track record and a global footprint (11,000+ employees across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia) is looking for an EH&S Engineer to join their facility located near Staunton, VA

This is a company with a strong internal culture around continuous improvement, lean operations, and safety-first manufacturing.

The Role

This role serves as the go-to technical resource for governmental and company environmental and occupational health & safety requirements. You'll need to demonstrate leadership in Environmental Management System (EMS) and corporate Safety Program management, with a clear understanding of how EH&S fits into day-to-day business operations. A strong track record with OSHA and EPA compliance, chemical safety, sustainable environmental practices, and injury/illness prevention is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental regulations and internal EH&S policies
• Track emerging regulatory developments, assess their potential impact on the company, and build programs to achieve compliance efficiently
• Share accountability with management to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and hit EH&S objectives
• Provide effective internal communication on EH&S issues
• Actively promote a Behavior-Based Safety culture focused on eliminating at-risk behaviors and unsafe conditions
• Bring technical environmental expertise combined with knowledge of manufacturing and business processes to minimize waste
• Apply available technology and equipment to control and mitigate air and water pollution
• Collect, analyze, and use EH&S metrics to reduce environmental and safety risks and support company objectives
• Provide EH&S support and expertise across multiple assigned facilities
• Coordinate and conduct Safety Assessments and Environmental Audits, and ensure corrective and preventative measures are implemented
• Continuously build technical knowledge relevant to the role
• Develop, plan, organize, and administer EH&S training
• Bring self-motivation, leadership, strong team skills, a positive attitude, and a high level of integrity

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience within a lean manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Experience with mechanical or thermal systems highly preferred

Benefits

• Day one health, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous parental leave (maternity, paternity, and STD paid at 100%)
• 401k with company match
• Life insurance, HSA with employer contribution, FSA options
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Competitive PTO and tuition reimbursement