Health & Safety Engineer

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety professional to join the Whitehall, MI site. The role focuses on coordinating safety activities, conducting audits, and leading incident investigations to prevent recurrence.

You will train employees and ensure compliance with environmental regulations across the site. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or occupational health, industrial hygiene or related field.
• Internship, co-op, or prior work experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety-related activities with the EHS team and monitor plant conditions for safety and legal compliance.
• Complete plant audits and program assessments, recommend improvements, and prepare written reports.
• Participate in incident investigations to determine root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Conduct employee safety training programs.
• Assess and monitor site compliance with applicable environmental regulations and work with plant personnel to ensure compliance.
• Support fatality prevention efforts and assist in deploying key prevention elements.
• Partner with location leadership to deliver EHS objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Interpreting instructions

Manufacturing internship experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in safety or occupational health, industrial hygiene or related field

Tools

Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Job description

• Job Category Environmental Health and Safety
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 01:15 AM
• 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

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.

• Bachelor’s Degreein safety or occupational health, industrial hygiene or related field discipline from an accredited institution.
• Previous internship, co-op experience, or previous work experience in a manufacturing 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 (CIH, GSP Graduate or ASP).
• Prior industrial hygiene experience - recognizing, evaluating, and controlling physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic workplace hazards.
• 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 and 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.