Engineer EHS Industrial

CWC Textron; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CWC Textron is hiring an EHS Industrial Engineer in Muskegon, MI, to enhance workplace safety through engineering design and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in engineering and have strong problem-solving skills with knowledge of industrial safety principles.

This role involves close collaboration with the Safety Manager and other departments to identify hazards and implement sustainable solutions. Join our team to contribute to our commitment to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety principles and risk reduction.
• Experience executing engineering or continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate safety hazards through engineering controls.
• Lead improvements in machine safeguarding and ergonomics.
• Co-lead incident investigations with Safety Manager.

Skills

Industrial safety principles

Risk reduction

Problem-solving skills

Continuous improvement projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Occupational Health and Safety

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 Healthy & 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) effectiveness
  • 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
  • Engineering scope development
  • 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).

Qualifications

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.

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.