EHS Engineer-Group Lead

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Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS, is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer-Group Lead to guide a team responsible for environmental health and safety programs across manufacturing operations.

You will lead policy implementation, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, conduct incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement through kaizens and safety training, while ensuring compliance with EPA and OSHA standards. Bachelor’s degree in EHS and 5+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relative experience in EHS.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and instruct EHS engineers in programs, policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and schedule team activities and assignments.
• Coordinate teams with other groups and departments.
• Ensure compliance with EPA/OSHA rules and corporate policies.
• Lead safety kaizens, gemba walks and safety improvements.
• Investigate incidents and provide prevention recommendations.
• Develop training manuals and materials for instruction.
• Prepare periodic activity and status reports.
• Foster a collaborative environment and coach staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Bachelor's degree in Health Services Management

Bachelor's degree in Medical Administration

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

EHS Engineer-Group Lead

Job Number: 345140

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members -- now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY

Guide and instruct Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) engineers whom are involved in EHS programs, policies and procedures, while interacting with employees in multiple areas of manufacturing of Textron Aviation aircraft.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes and schedules team activities and assignments
• Coordinates teams' activities with other groups/organizations/departments
• Oversee assignments involving 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
• Personally assists/executes in implementation efforts involving EH&S policies and procedures. and as difficult problems are encountered. Ensures timely and effective customer support to all Textron Aviation entities
• Improves the effectiveness of the team by instructing, developing and creating the required environment for motivation, innovation and job development of employees, assess individual employee results in relation to job assignments and takes or recommends appropriate actions
• Performs necessary research to maintain and exercise a working knowledge of new environmental and safety processes
• Prepares periodic activity and status reports and performs special assignments as required
• Develops a collaborative environment for execution of safety kaizens, gemba walks, and safety improvement processes
• Development and execution of Textron Aviation Safety Management System
• Assist with and performs incident investigations on injuries or illnesses and provide recommendations to prevent recurrences, using the root cause analysis method
• Be aware of basic Ergonomic principles and be willing to lead preliminary ergonomic Injury investigations and perform Ergonomic reviews by understanding the employee's tasks and risks
• Provide positive coaching to employees including developing and conducting effective safety training
• Join in the development and compiling of training manuals and other training aids, and obtain equipment, training videos, and other materials for instructional purposes
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in:
• o Environmental Health and Safety
• o Health Services Management
• o Medical Administration
• o Other related fields
• Minimum 5 years of relative experience required
• Leadership experience is preferred

Prior experience in Environmental Health & Safety Engineering role or function preferred

Experience with EHS in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in MS Office products

Action oriented

Managerial courage

Flexibility and adaptability

Demonstrated ability to build effective teams

AI Readiness:Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required --- we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Textron Aviation's Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company

Textron Aviation

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

Environmental, Health & Safety

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/22/2026, 2:34:59 PM