Environment, Health & Safety Generalist (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Various voluntary benefits

Birth, adoption and parental leave

Ovia Health and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10

Wellness incentives

Doctor on Demand

Bright Horizons child and elder care

Teladoc Medical Experts

And more

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is hiring an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) professional for an onsite role. You will act as a focal point for facilities, maintenance, and contractor safety across multiple buildings on campus.

The role supports the broader EHS team with cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, compliant operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• EH&S regulatory knowledge is required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EH&S regulatory compliance across Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations with corrective actions.
• Coordinate and lead EH&S training on site and for contractors.

Skills

EH&S regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Continuous Improvement

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 4747 Harrison Ave 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Collins Aerospace is hiring an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to support our dynamic campus in Rockford, IL. In this role you will act as a focal point for facilities and maintenance, construction, and contractor safety management, supporting a variety of projects across multiple buildings on the Rockford campuses. In addition, you will also support the broader EHS team by collaborating with Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and cross-functional project teams to ensure safe, compliant, and well-coordinated EHS activities throughout a highly active and diverse manufacturing environment.

This is an onsite role in Rockford, IL.

• Partner with the line supervision to ensure EH&S regulatory compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations and adherence to Collins procedures and RTX EH&S Standard Practices.
• Perform trend analysis on inspections, audits, injuries, spills, and near hits, and develop corrective actions to strengthen EH&S performance.
• Provide technical direction to line management including council subcommittee teams for effective execution of goals and objectives.
• Program manager for Health and Safety programs such as Industrial Hygiene, Contractor Safety Management, Elevated Work, Emergency Response and other Health and Safety Programs.
• Working on cross-functional projects that interface with other groups external to and within the core EH&S team.
• Respond to onsite medical incidents. Provide response/guidance as a spill responder on a rotating schedule.
• Coordinate and conduct specialized Health and/or Safety audits and inspections of premises and operations in conjunction with others to monitor performance and assist the relevant line management to produce action plans to implement the necessary improvements.
• Identify opportunities to successfully integrate EH&S programs/activities into overall business operations with a focus on management system integration.
• Participate in pollution prevention / waste reduction initiatives.
• Assist line management with effective investigations and mistake proofing initiatives.
• Assist line management with the identification and immediate correction of unsafe conditions or practices to prevent adverse impacts to the organization and company.
• Provide and ensure EH&S training is conducted, assist as necessary. Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• EH&S regulatory and management systems knowledge required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
• EH&S experience developing and implementing industry leading Safety and Health Program.
• Experience in a manufacturing or related industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Continuous Improvement experience e.g., CORE, Six Sigma, LEAN etc. strongly desired.
• Capable of working with a wide range of people from the site leader to shop floor and of providing team leadership when required to meet highly aggressive goals.
• Additional certifications, such as CSP, CIH.P.E. or CHMM, strongly desired.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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