EHS Engineer: Build Safer Aircraft Manufacturing

Textron; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit up to $5,000

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking an EHS Engineer in Independence, KS to design and implement Environmental Health and Safety programs across manufacturing areas. You will interact with employees, lead investigations, and drive a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in environmental compliance, safety, or health management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relative experience in Environmental Compliance, Safety, Health Management, Engineering, Workers Compensation Management and Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and assist with implementation of general safety and environmental policies and procedures to be followed in compliance with corporate policies and local, state, and federal EPA and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Attend EHS meetings/seminars to stay abreast of policies and procedures and transmit this information to leadership.
• Research and find solutions for safety upgrades and challenges for environmental and health and safety issues.
• Assist/lead multifunctional teams in implementing EHS practices throughout the organization to build a positive culture.
• Respond to EHS concerns presented by management, supervision, and employees, and communicate possible solutions based on best practice principles.
• Assist with incident investigations on injuries or illnesses and provide recommendations to prevent recurrences, using root cause analysis.
• Provide training and ergonomic reviews as needed and lead ergonomic injury investigations where applicable.
• Provide technical knowledge and support on Environmental, Health and Safety issues; participate in industry groups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing understanding

Six Sigma understanding

Computer proficiency

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Job description

Textron Aviation is seeking an EHS Engineer in Independence, KS to design and implement Environmental Health and Safety programs across manufacturing areas. You will interact with employees, lead investigations, and drive a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in environmental compliance, safety, or health management.