EHS Industrial Engineer

CWC Textron; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex is seeking an EHS Industrial Engineer to drive safety improvements in the foundry through engineered controls and structured CI initiatives. The role collaborates with Health & Safety, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to identify hazards, co-lead investigations, and design sustainable safety solutions.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, strong safety knowledge, and experience delivering CI projects in production settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Safety, or related).
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety principles, hazard identification, and risk reduction.
• Ability to execute engineering or continuous improvement projects in a production setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and machine safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with salaried and UAW-represented teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate safety hazards through engineering controls, equipment changes, and facility improvements.
• Lead improvements in machine guarding, ergonomics, handling risks, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure equipment safety-by-design and compliance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations to implement safety projects.
• Co-lead incident investigations and apply root cause analysis and CI methods.
• Track corrective actions and verify effectiveness of implemented solutions.

Skills

Industrial safety

Hazard identification

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

OSHA standards

Job description

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality iron castings, industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and local benefits.

The EHS Industrial Engineer is an engineering role responsible for supporting measurable improvements in equipment, process, and facility safety through engineering design, modification, and structured continuous improvement initiatives within the foundry.

This position partners closely with the Health & Safety Manager, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and UAW‑represented employees to identify hazards, co‑lead incident investigations, design and implement sustainable engineering and systemic solutions that reduce risk and improve workplace safety. The role is intentionally focused on prevention through engineering controls, safe design, and disciplined execution of improvement projects.

What awaits you:

• Identify and mitigate safety hazards through engineering controls, equipment modifications/additions, and facility improvements.
• Lead and support improvements related to:
  • Machine guarding and safeguarding systems
  • Ergonomics and material handling risks
  • High-risk tasks and maintenance activities
  • Automation, interlocks, and engineered fail‑safes where appropriate
• Ensure new or modified equipment incorporates safety‑by‑design principles and complies with applicable OSHA, MIOSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and internal standards.
• Work alongside maintenance, engineering, and operations in the implementation of safety / continuous improvement items
• Co‑lead incident and near‑miss investigations with the Safety Manager using structured root cause and CI methodologies.
• Identify engineering, process, and systemic corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Apply continuous improvement tools (RCA, PDCA, A3s, risk assessments) to safety and operational problems.
• Track corrective actions and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Support analysis of safety trends and high-risk areas to prioritize improvement work.
• Support capital and expense projects by providing:
  • Safety risk reviews
  • Design input and commissioning support
• Support the Environmental Engineer by providing engineering and CI assistance on projects where safety, equipment, or process changes intersect with environmental considerations (e.g., dust control, ventilation, material handling).

What you will need to succeed:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Safety, or related discipline), or Occupational Health and Safety
• Strong working knowledge of industrial safety principles, hazard identification, and risk reduction.
• Demonstrated ability to execute engineering or continuous improvement projects in a production setting.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and machine safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across salaried and UAW‑represented teams.

Preferred:

• Foundry, metals, or other high-hazard manufacturing experience.
• Experience with machine guarding, LOTO, ergonomics, dust control, or material handling improvements.
• Experience as program manager supporting capital equipment installations.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or structured CI methodology experience.