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At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.\nOur vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.\nThe Role\nWe are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on execution of EHS programs across our engineering, manufacturing, prototyping, testing, and operational environments.\nThis role will serve as a senior technical EHS resource, partnering directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Facilities, and site leadership to identify hazards, evaluate risk, develop engineering and administrative controls, and ensure compliance with applicable environmental and occupational safety requirements.\nThe Lead EHS Engineer will be highly engaged in day-to-day operations and is expected to spend significant time in manufacturing, laboratory, prototype, test, and other operational areas. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in rapidly evolving environments where new equipment, processes, materials, and hazards are regularly introduced.\nThe successful candidate will combine strong regulatory knowledge with an engineering mindset; focusing on eliminating or reducing hazards through design and practical risk controls rather than relying solely on procedures or administrative compliance.\nKey Responsibilities\nEHS Technical Leadership & Risk Management\nServe as a technical subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety matters across Mach operations.\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate occupational and environmental hazards associated with manufacturing, engineering, prototyping, testing, maintenance, and facility operations.\nLead and support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and task-specific hazard evaluations.\nApply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or reduce hazards, prioritizing engineering controls and inherently safer solutions wherever practical.\nPartner with engineering teams during equipment, tooling, process, and facility design to integrate safety requirements early in the design process.\nReview new and modified equipment, processes, materials, and operations prior to implementation.\nSupport operational readiness and pre-startup safety reviews for new equipment and higher-risk processes.\nIdentify high-consequence hazards and develop practical risk-reduction strategies.\nHigh-Hazard & Manufacturing Safety\nProvide technical EHS support for manufacturing and high-hazard activities, including electrical systems, machinery, hazardous energy, chemicals, pressure systems, hot work, material handling, lasers, robotics/automation, and other production hazards.\nDevelop and maintain machine safety, guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, confined space, fall protection, hot work, and other applicable safety programs.\nSupport process safety evaluations for operations involving hazardous materials, energetic materials, flammable materials, compressed gases, or other high-consequence hazards.\nParticipate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), What-If analyses, FMEAs, or similar structured risk-assessment activities where appropriate.\nPartner with Engineering and Operations to ensure safety controls remain effective as prototype processes transition into higher-rate production.\nIndustrial Hygiene & Occupational Health\nIdentify and evaluate employee exposure to chemical, physical, and environmental hazards.\nDevelop and support industrial hygiene assessments and exposure-monitoring strategies for noise, airborne contaminants, chemicals, welding fumes, particulates, and other workplace exposures.\nCoordinate third-party industrial hygiene monitoring and interpret results to determine appropriate corrective actions.\nDevelop or support respiratory protection, hearing conservation, PPE, ergonomics, and other occupational health programs.\nMaintain appropriate exposure records and documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.\nEnvironmental Compliance & Management \nLead and support environmental compliance programs across Mach facilities, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.\nManage hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs, including proper identification, classification, labeling, storage, handling, transportation, and disposal in accordance with EPA, DTSC, RCRA, and applicable California regulations.\nOversee environmental permitting, compliance monitoring, and reporting requirements associated with air emissions, wastewater discharge, stormwater management, and hazardous materials storage.\nDevelop and maintain Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs), chemical inventories, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and applicable reporting requirements through the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).\nCoordinate environmental compliance activities with applicable regulatory agencies, including local Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs), DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and Air Quality Management Districts.\nSupport environmental assessments for new manufacturing processes, equipment installations, facility modifications, and operational expansions to identify potential permitting requirements and environmental impacts.\nEstablish and maintain hazardous waste accumulation areas, inspection protocols, waste manifests, disposal documentation, and waste minimization initiatives.\nDevelop and implement spill prevention, containment, and emergency response procedures, including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans where applicable.\nConduct routine environmental compliance inspections and audits, identify deficiencies, and drive corrective actions through closure.\nPartner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Operations to incorporate pollution prevention, responsible material management, and environmental risk mitigation into operational planning.\nMaintain environmental compliance calendars, permit conditions, inspection records, and reporting deadlines to ensure timely regulatory submissions.\nRegulatory Compliance\nMaintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.\nEnsure EHS programs, policies, and operational practices align with applicable regulatory standards and company requirements.\nMaintain required regulatory documentation, inspection records, permits, and compliance reports.\nServe as a technical resource during regulatory inspections, agency inquiries, audits, and enforcement-related activities.\nMonitor regulatory changes, assess operational impacts, and implement necessary compliance measures in partnership with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Operations\n Incident Investigation & Corrective Action\nLead or support investigations of injuries, illnesses, near misses, spills, releases, property damage, and other EHS events.\nApply structured root-cause analysis methodologies to identify underlying system, process, equipment, and behavioral contributors.\nDevelop corrective and preventive actions that address root causes rather than symptoms.\nTrack corrective actions through closure and verify effectiveness.\nCommunicate lessons learned and help deploy applicable corrective actions across other Mach operations.\nSupport required incident notifications, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting.\nInspections, Audits & Continuous Improvement\nConduct routine EHS inspections and operational audits across manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, test, and support areas.\nIdentify unsafe conditions and behaviors and work directly with operational teams to implement corrective actions.\nDevelop risk-based inspection programs focused on higher-consequence hazards.\nSupport internal EHS compliance assessments and external audits.\nAnalyze leading and lagging EHS indicators to identify trends and prioritize improvement activities.\nDevelop practical metrics for hazards, near misses, incidents, corrective actions, inspections, and other EHS performance indicators.\nContractor & Vendor Safety\nSupport contractor safety requirements for construction, maintenance, equipment installation, commissioning, and other work performed at Mach facilities.\nReview contractor work plans and higher-risk activities for appropriate EHS controls.\nParticipate in contractor onboarding, pre-job planning, permitting, and field safety observations.\nIdentify contractor safety deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with project and operational owners.\nTraining & Safety Culture\nDevelop and deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, supervisors, engineers, and operational teams.\nTranslate regulatory and technical requirements into clear, practical expectations that can be implemented on the floor.\nCoach employees and leaders on hazard recognition, risk assessment, incident prevention, and regulatory requirements.\nPromote proactive reporting of hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.\nBuild strong relationships with Engineering and Operations so EHS is viewed as an enabling technical partner rather than solely a compliance function.\nReinforce a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nRequired Qualifications \nBachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.\nMinimum 5+ years of professional EHS experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, chemical processing, industrial operations, or another high-hazard technical environment.\nDemonstrated experience implementing and maintaining occupational safety and environmental compliance programs.\nStrong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA 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