Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Sterling Engineering; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to serve as the site’s primary EHS leader, focusing on plant-floor safety and compliance. This role involves leading EHS programs, conducting safety inspections, and partnering with Operations and Leadership to foster a healthy workplace. Ideal candidates will have extensive EHS experience in manufacturing and a strong grasp of regulatory requirements, notably OSHA standards. Full-time position with a safety-focused culture offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in environmental, health & safety roles within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and safety culture needed.
• Hands-on experience required on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Promote a healthy workplace with Operations and Leadership.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits across operations.
• Develop and deliver EHS training.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions.
• Administer OSHA logs and workers' compensation programs.

Skills

EHS experience within a manufacturing environment

Hands‑on safety leadership

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Experience supporting compliance in structured organizations

Job description

This range is provided by Sterling Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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📍 Manufacturing | Medical Devices

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to support a regulated medical device contract manufacturing environment. This role will serve as the site’s primary EHS leader, with a strong focus on plant‑floor safety, regulatory compliance, and safety culture.

This position is ideal for an EHS professional who has built their career inside a manufacturing environment and understands how to balance operational realities with regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage site-level EHS programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Leadership to promote an accident-free, healthy workplace
• Review safety requirements for new machinery, equipment, and facility changes
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits across manufacturing operations
• Develop and deliver EHS training (emergency response, safety procedures, regulatory compliance)
• Investigate incidents and near misses, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement
• Administer OSHA logs, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs
• Serve as an internal consultant on ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, and chemical safety

What We’re Looking For

• EHS experience within a manufacturing environment (regulated manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Hands‑on, practical safety leadership on the shop floor
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety standards
• Experience supporting compliance in a structured, growing organization

Why Consider This Role

• Safety‑focused culture with minimal environmental waste complexity
• High‑visibility role with direct impact on operations and compliance
• Opportunity to help drive cultural and safety maturity within a growing organization

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Engineering Services and Manufacturing