EHS Engineer

HiFyve is hiring an EHS Engineer (Safety & Occupational Health) in the aerospace manufacturing industry in Wichita, KS!

Location: Wichita, KS

Shift: Monday – Friday (schedule may vary to support multiple shifts)

Pay: $60,000 – $80,000/year

We are seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to support a growing aerospace manufacturing operation by reducing workplace risk through technical evaluation, industrial hygiene programs, and engineered safety solutions. This role is ideal for a safety professional with manufacturing or aerospace experience who enjoys partnering with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive sustainable safety improvements and occupational health initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support formal risk assessments, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and task-based risk evaluations
• Develop and implement engineered safety controls such as machine guarding, interlocks, ventilation improvements, and ergonomic redesigns
• Support capital projects and equipment installations through safety-by-design reviews and EHS specification development
• Coordinate and conduct environmental, health, and safety training programs for employees
• Partner with third-party industrial hygiene consultants to evaluate workplace exposures including noise, airborne contaminants, dusts, solvents, vapors, and metalworking fluids
• Drive improvements to OSHA safety training programs and occupational health initiatives
• Coordinate contractor and vendor safety compliance for onsite work and maintenance activities
• Support respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs through hazard evaluation and control recommendations
• Assess and improve machine safeguarding programs including CNC equipment, grinders, drills, overhead cranes, and other production machinery
• Evaluate and strengthen Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, crane safety, paint booth, and hazardous exposure programs
• Lead Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention efforts through critical control verification
• Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions focused on eliminating hazards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety incidents requiring medical attention
• Develop and maintain EHS procedures, technical standards, and safety documentation
• Lead internal audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up activities
• Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement initiatives
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related technical field
• 3+ years of safety and occupational health experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing engineering controls
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations and safety program management
• Experience driving employee engagement and behavior-based safety initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills
• Ability to influence operations and engineering teams to improve workplace safety
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and documentation skills
• First Aid & CPR Certification required
• HAZWOPER Certification required

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• CSP, CIH, or progress toward certification
• Experience supporting customer audits and regulatory inspections
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing hazards including machining, coolants, solvents, composites, dusts, adhesives, paint operations, and finishing processes
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• 100% onsite role within an aerospace manufacturing facility
• Regular exposure to production environments requiring PPE
• Ability to access platforms, ladders, machinery, and restricted work areas as permitted
• Ability to support incident response and occasional off-shift activities
• Exposure to manufacturing hazards including CNC machining operations, metalworking fluids, chemicals, solvents, paint operations, compressed gases, energized equipment, and high-noise environments
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and occasionally lift materials as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship available