HSE & Product Sustainability Specialist

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Irvine is seeking an HSE & Product Sustainability Specialist to oversee lifecycle assessments, eco-design, and regulatory compliance across Thales products. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, maintain environmental documentation, and drive continuous improvement across site operations.

This onsite role requires strong coordination across functions and the ability to manage multiple projects with clear,

Job description

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

HSE & Product Sustainability Specialist

Irvine, California, USA (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is seeking an HSE & Product Sustainability Specialist in Irvine, CA. With general supervision, the HSE & Product Sustainability Specialist works with external compliance companies to ensure the lifecycle assessments of the design and/or materials used in development of Thales products, maintain environmental regulatory compliance by globally improving environmental performances on the full life cycle of the products/projects through eco-design deployment among others, and taking into account Thales HSE strategies, policies and objectives. In this role, you will work with internal and external groups to achieve and maintain material and environmental compliance through cross-collaboration with the different functional teams both internal and external. You will be responsible for partnering and staying abreast of Regulatory Affairs to ensure new/updated standards and regulations are assessed and incorporated. This Specialist provides interpretation on technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance with applicable Country, state and federal statutes and regulations, and performs HSE activities to deploy and promote HSE programs, to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, customers' requirements and applicable HSE regulations, to maintain HSE certifications (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001).

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead Product HSE and sustainability activities across the entire product lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, customer requirements, and company policies (e.g., REACH, RoHS, WEEE, Batteries, Conflict Minerals, eco-design, end-of-life management).
• Conduct lifecycle assessments (LCA), environmental impact analyses, and support eco-design initiatives to improve product sustainability performance.
• Create and maintain Material Declaration Files (MDFs), compliance declarations, and related product environmental documentation.
• Manage product compliance data and coordinate with internal partners (procurement, Component engineering, engineering,) to ensure material and product conformity.
• Assess regulatory and material changes, identify risks and opportunities, and support mitigation or substitution plans when required.
• Provide Product HSE and sustainability guidance, training, and support to internal teams, suppliers, customers, bids, and projects.
• Develop and deploy Product HSE processes, tools, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor Product HSE performance, support audits and certifications, and report compliance and sustainability status to stakeholders.
• Support the HSE Manager and Product Policy Leader in implementing Product HSE strategy and governance.
• The ability to handle multiple projects at the same time while being able to keep each project on track and communicate issues with concise and actionable input is essential.

Working on Site HSE Responsibilities (IFE Sites)

• Support and promote Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) compliance and management system activities across IFE sites.
• Ensure alignment with company, customer, regulatory, and certification requirements, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain and continuously improve HSE management systems, programs, procedures, and related documentation.
• Support certifications, compliance assessments, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and report HSE performance indicators, objectives, and compliance metrics.
• Partner with site managers and employees to foster a strong HSE culture and support operational excellence.
• Deploy and align HSE policies, tools, and processes with Thales Group requirements and best practices.
• Lead and promote employee engagement, safety awareness, environmental stewardship, and sustainability initiatives across the sites.
• Assist HSE Manager in relevant HSE incident/accident investigations, inspections, while implementing corrective actions necessary to ensure the safety of personnel and property.
• Support internal/external audits (Customer, ISO, Regulatory, etc.)
• The ability to handle multiple projects at the same time while being able to keep each project on tra