Sr. EHS Engineer

DSJ Global; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global 4 LaPorte, IN is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to join its facility. The role focuses on developing and implementing EHS programs, partnering with plant leadership, and driving a world-class EHS culture to strengthen safety performance across the site.

The Senior EHS Engineer will lead initiatives, perform risk assessments, support regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to integrate EHS into processes and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of safety principles, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence leaders at all levels and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives to prevent serious injuries and fatalities.
• Analyze injury trends and incident data to develop risk-reduction strategies.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses with corrective actions.
• Partner with site leaders to strengthen safety ownership and accountability.
• Promote proactive safety culture through employee engagement and coaching.
• Support EHS compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations on changes.
• Serve as trusted EHS advisor across the site.

Skills

Safety principles

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related

Job description

LaPorte, IN | On-Site – Leading Aerospace Manufacturing Company

Advance Safety Excellence in a World-Class Aerospace Environment

Senior EHS Engineer

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to join its growing operation in LaPorte, Indiana. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to partner directly with plant leadership, operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to strengthen safety performance, drive compliance, and champion a world-class EHS culture.

Position Overview

The Senior EHS Engineer will play a key role in developing, implementing, and improving environmental, health, and safety programs across the facility. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, lead critical safety initiatives, support regulatory compliance efforts, and partner with site leadership to drive sustainable EHS performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Risk Reduction

• Lead and support initiatives focused on serious injury and fatality prevention.
• Analyze injury trends, incident data, and leading indicators to develop risk-reduction strategies.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses while ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Partner with leaders throughout the facility to strengthen safety ownership and accountability.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and coaching.

EHS Compliance & Auditing

• Support and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Oversee EHS audit and self-assessment processes and support action plan execution.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company environmental, health, and safety standards.

Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health

• Support industrial hygiene programs, exposure assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Maintain employee exposure records and industrial hygiene databases.
• Assist with hazardous material management and health hazard prevention efforts.
• Support ergonomics programs and workplace health initiatives.
• Participate in occupational exposure reduction and risk mitigation activities.

Engineering & Operational Support

• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams on new equipment installations and capital projects.
• Integrate EHS requirements into process improvements and manufacturing changes.
• Evaluate operational risks and recommend practical solutions that improve both safety and productivity.
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across the facility.

Leadership & Culture

• Coach and mentor supervisors, managers, and operational leaders regarding EHS responsibilities.
• Influence positive change across the organization through collaboration and relationship-building.
• Drive employee engagement and participation in EHS programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on EHS matters throughout the site.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety principles, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and execute improvement initiatives.

Preferred

• EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting industrial hygiene programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting EHS audits and risk assessments.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, ASP, or equivalent are highly desirable.