Senior EHS Leader – Space & Defense Manufacturing

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the site’s EHS strategy and partner with leadership to strengthen safety and environmental programs. You will serve as the site SME, deliver training, guide regulatory compliance (Cal/OSHA, DTSC, SCAQMD), and drive risk reduction through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a full-time on-site role in California.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, occupational health, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience supporting safety programs in manufacturing environments.
• Technical expertise in incident investigations and risk mitigation.
• Advanced knowledge of Cal/OSHA, DTSC, SCAQMD, and Water Board regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Leads site EHS strategy, ensuring safety and environmental programs support business objectives.
• Develops and continuously improves systems that reduce incidents, near misses, and environmental risks.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Cal/OSHA, DTSC, SCAQMD, and Water Board requirements.
• Investigates incidents and near misses using advanced root cause analysis methodologies.
• Oversees corrective and preventive action workflows, partnering with leaders to implement long-term solutions.
• Analyzes EHS data to identify trends, systemic risks, and opportunities for proactive improvements.
• Coaches supervisors and managers on regulatory responsibilities, safe behaviors, and hazard identification.
• Designs and delivers training programs that support compliance and reinforce a strong safety culture.
• Develops and standardizes Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments across departments.
• Supports capital projects, process changes, and equipment implementations to ensure EHS integration.

Skills

EHS management

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Project management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety management, occupational health, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the site’s EHS strategy and partner with leadership to strengthen safety and environmental programs. You will serve as the site SME, deliver training, guide regulatory compliance (Cal/OSHA, DTSC, SCAQMD), and drive risk reduction through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a full-time on-site role in California.