Regional Safety Engineer: Aerospace Composites & Flight Ops

Archer; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeks a Regional Safety Engineer to manage EHS programs for Huntington Beach and Hawthorne flight operations. You will lead PSSRs, ensure Cal/OSHA compliance, support high-hazard equipment safety, and coordinate with facilities, maintenance, and flight ops to reduce risk while preserving schedule.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field, 5+ years in aerospace or heavy manufacturing, and strong capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related technical field; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary safety engineer for Huntington Beach and Hawthorne, serving as the first point of contact for supervisors and technicians on EHS questions and issues.
• Lead pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) and buy-offs for regional equipment and processes, including autoclaves, ovens, pressure vessels and air receivers, CNC/gantry systems, dust collection, compressed air/vacuum systems, and refrigeration/chiller systems.
• Own regional compliance for Cal/OSHA pressure vessel/air receiver requirements (registration, inspections, relief devices, nameplate verification) in coordination with Facilities and third-party inspectors.
• Support electrical and machine-safety risk assessments for 480 V, high-amp equipment (autoclaves, ovens, chillers, compressors, CNC) including arc-flash label implementation, LOTO procedures, guarding, and safe-work practices.
• Develop and maintain documented operating envelopes and safety limits for thermal processes (autoclave cures, oven cycles, reefer operations), aligned with OEM ratings and Archer’s manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate combustible dust and airborne composite hazards (machining/trim cells, sanding, dust collectors); drive controls such as source capture, collector design/protection, housekeeping standards, and respiratory protection where needed.
• Oversee safe management of compressed air and vacuum systems, including guarding of rotating components, piping/hosing integrity, condensate/oil handling, and prevention of trip, struck-by, or stored-energy hazards.

Skills

EHS engineering

Risk assessment

OSHA/Cal-OSHA knowledge

Flight operations knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety / EHS or related field

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeks a Regional Safety Engineer to manage EHS programs for Huntington Beach and Hawthorne flight operations. You will lead PSSRs, ensure Cal/OSHA compliance, support high-hazard equipment safety, and coordinate with facilities, maintenance, and flight ops to reduce risk while preserving schedule.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field, 5+ years in aerospace or heavy manufacturing, and strong capabilities