EHS Engineer

Overview

We’re looking for a floor-present, operations-savvy EHS Engineer to lead the charge on safety, compliance, and environmental performance across a high-mix truck body manufacturing facility. You’ll serve as the right hand to the Plant Manager when it comes to ensuring OSHA and EPA standards are met, especially in high-risk areas like painting and decaling, while also shaping the long-term culture of safety and accountability on the floor.

This is a hands-on role embedded in daily operations. You’ll walk the floor, lead training for new hires, conduct root cause investigations, and collaborate closely with production leaders to solve real-world safety challenges. A background in manufacturing operations or continuous improvement is a strong asset, you’ll be more effective if you understand the daily pressures and tradeoffs of production, and know how to influence change within that context.

You’ll play a critical role in maintaining air permitting compliance, managing hazardous materials, improving ergonomics on the line, and building proactive EHS systems. If you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and wants to make a lasting impact on safety, compliance, and culture, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership and grow.

Relocation Assistance

• $5-$10k offered

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) + Match
• Company paid life insurance
• 10 company paid holidays
• PTO: Vacation + personal time

Compensation

• $90 -$100k

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Safety Ownership: Walk the floor daily to identify risks, support safe practices, and provide a visible EHS presence across fabrication, assembly, paint, and decal areas.
• Compliance Management: Ensure full adherence to OSHA, EPA, and Title VI regulations; maintain required documentation and submit timely reports to regulatory agencies.
• Environmental Oversight: Lead efforts in hazardous waste management, air permitting, and process controls—especially in high-risk areas like paint and decal operations.
• Training & Culture Building: Lead safety orientation for all new hires, conduct ongoing EHS training, and build a strong culture of accountability through behavior-based safety programs.
• Incident Investigation: Respond to and investigate EHS incidents; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ergonomic Improvements: Identify and address ergonomic risks in high-repetition areas like assembly and material handling; partner with engineering to drive lasting improvements.
• Policy Development: Write, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies tailored to the unique needs of truck body manufacturing.
• Emergency Planning: Maintain and train teams on emergency response procedures, including first aid, evacuation, and spill response.
• PPE & Equipment Oversight: Manage safety equipment selection, inspection schedules, and usage compliance across departments.
• Strategic Contribution: Support plant-wide initiatives such as value stream mapping and CI events with an eye toward environmental and safety integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years in an EHS role within a manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, and Title VI regulatory requirements
• Hands-on experience in hazardous materials management and environmental compliance
• Strong operational awareness; ability to collaborate and problem-solve with frontline teams and supervisors
• Experience with ergonomic assessments and improvements in production environments
• Demonstrated leadership in safety training, coaching, and cultural transformation
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident working across all levels of the organization
• Travel to other facilities (e.g., MI or TN) may be required periodically

Benefits

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) + Match
• Company paid life insurance
• 10 company paid holidays
• PTO: Vacation + personal time