Senior EHS & Manufacturing Compliance Architect

The EI Group; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

The EI Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior EHS Compliance and Manufacturing Engineer to lead environmental health and safety compliance and ISO management system initiatives for industrial clients.

This senior, client-facing role requires deep expertise in manufacturing operations, regulatory compliance, and engineering systems. You will conduct audits, gap analyses, and risk-based reviews, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical discipline.
• PE license required.
• 15+ years supporting manufacturing, industrial, or process-based operations.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering systems, and environmental permitting.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing facilities for ISO certification audits and maintaining management systems.
• Ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel to client facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance assessments for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, utilities, equipment, and operational systems for regulatory compliance and risk reduction.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and compliance documentation.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations related to air permitting, wastewater, SPCC, hazardous waste, EPCRA/SARA, and industrial safety.
• Lead ISO management system gap assessments, implementation support, and internal audits (ISO 14001, 45001, 50001).
• Develop procedures, audit protocols, and risk registers; prepare clients for third-party certification audits.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action reviews.
• Support continuous improvement and management system integration.
• Review manufacturing and production systems to identify risks; assist with process safety and equipment modifications.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Auditing

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The EI Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior EHS Compliance and Manufacturing Engineer to lead environmental health and safety compliance and ISO management system initiatives for industrial clients.

This senior, client-facing role requires deep expertise in manufacturing operations, regulatory compliance, and engineering systems. You will conduct audits, gap analyses, and risk-based reviews, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.