Health & Safety Engineer

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an EHS professional to join our Whitehall, MI plant. You will collaborate with the EHS team to monitor safety and environmental compliance, conduct audits, lead root-cause analyses, and drive preventive actions.

The role includes employee training and working with site leadership to meet EHS objectives. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in safety/occupational health and at least 3 years in manufacturing environments, with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in safety or occupational health, industrial hygiene or related field from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of health and safety and environmental experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety-related activities with the EHS Department, monitoring plant conditions and legal compliance.
• Complete plant audits and program assessments, recommend corrective measures, and report findings.
• Participate in incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct employee training programs.
• Monitor site compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and drive improvements.
• Support fatality prevention efforts with location leaders and deployment of key elements.
• Partner with location leadership to deliver EHS objectives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in safety or occupational health

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional certification (CSP or GSP)

Strong communication skills

Proficient PC skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Category Environmental Health and Safety
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 02:31 PM
• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
• Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
• Optimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
• Anticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
• Operational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
• Organization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
• Influence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
• Data informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions
• Prioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
• Relationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Job Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with other members of the EHS Department to coordinate safety-related activities, detecting and monitoring plant conditions that may adversely affect the safety and health of employees and/or violate applicable laws.
• Completes plant audits and program assessments, recommends corrective measures and prepares written reports on findings.
• Participates in incident investigations to determine the "root cause", provides recommendations to address identified gaps and ensure the implementation of appropriate changes to prevent future occurrences
• Conduct employee training programs.
• Assess and monitor site compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal environmental regulations and work with plant personnel to ensure compliance.
• Assist with location fatality prevention efforts including helping to lead deployment and execution of key fatality prevention elements and coaching location leaders.
• Partner with location leadership to deliver EHS objectives.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degreein safety or occupational health, industrial hygiene or related field discipline from an accredited institution
• 3 years of health and safety and environmental experience in manufacturing or similar environment
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certification preferred (GSP Graduate or CSP)
• Masters degree from an accredited institution
• Must have a good working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace safety, health and industrial hygiene
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Good PC skills with a good working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.