EHS Engineer-Group Lead

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit eligibility

AI readiness

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita is seeking an EHS Engineer-Group Lead to guide and develop a team of engineers responsible for safety programs, policies and regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations.

You will drive incident investigations, kaizens and safety improvements, mentor staff, and coordinate with other functions to ensure timely, effective EH&S support and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relative experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing EHS environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and schedules team activities and assignments.
• Coordinates teams’ activities with other groups/departments.
• Ensure compliance with EPA/OSHA rules and corporate policies.
• Lead EH&S policy implementation and provide effective customer support.
• Develop and motivate staff; assess performance and take action.
• Perform incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Lead safety kaizens, gemba walks and safety improvements.
• Develop training materials and manuals; oversee training delivery.

Skills

EHS Engineering

Manufacturing EHS

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Action oriented

Managerial courage

Flexibility and adaptability

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Related fields (Health Services Management, Medical Administration)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

EHS Engineer-Group Lead

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.

Description

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

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• 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

QUALIFICATONS:

• 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

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.

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.

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 Function: Environmental, Health %26 Safety
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/22/2026, 10:34:59 AM
Job Number: 345140