Environmental Health, Safety & Quality Systems EngineerAutomotive Manufacturing | South CarolinaA growing global automotive supplier supporting a major OEM launch project in the South Carolina market is seeking an Environmental Health, Safety & Quality Systems Engineer to support the startup and long-term development of a new manufacturing operation.This is a unique opportunity to join a facility during launch and early growth stages, helping establish safety programs, quality systems, compliance processes, training initiatives, and operational standards from the ground floor up.The role will support both Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and Quality Management System (QMS) activities within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The position reports into plant quality leadership and will work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, manufacturing, contractors, and leadership teams throughout the startup process.This is not a role focused strictly on "paper compliance." The company is looking for someone who enjoys being involved on the manufacturing floor, helping build systems, solving problems, improving processes, and supporting a positive operational culture during plant launch activities.Key ResponsibilitiesEnvironmental Health & SafetyAssist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of plant EHS programs, policies, and proceduresSupport OSHA compliance and manufacturing safety initiatives throughout startup and operational phasesConduct safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk evaluationsCoordinate safety-related training including:PPELockout/TagoutHazard CommunicationEmergency ResponseForklift SafetyGeneral Manufacturing Safety AwarenessLead or support safety committee activities and employee engagement initiativesMaintain OSHA logs, safety documentation, incident reporting, and corrective action trackingParticipate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementationSupport contractor safety activities during ongoing startup and facility development projectsAssist with emergency preparedness planning, evacuation drills, and response proceduresPromote a strong safety culture throughout operationsQuality Systems / ComplianceSupport development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)Assist with compliance activities tied to:IATF 16949ISO 9001VDA 6.3customer-specific automotive requirementsMaintain controlled documents, procedures, work instructions, and quality recordsCoordinate or support internal audit activities and audit schedulesParticipate in customer audits and third-party certification activitiesAssist with corrective actions, process improvement initiatives, and operational compliance supportSupport APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and related automotive quality activities as neededPreferred BackgroundBachelor's degree, Associate degree, or equivalent manufacturing experienceExperience within automotive manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or startup manufacturing operationsExposure to EHS, OSHA, quality systems, audits, compliance, or manufacturing operationsAutomotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier experience preferredFamiliarity with manufacturing quality systems and operational safety requirementsStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsComfortable working within evolving startup or launch environmentsExperience Helpful for SuccessOSHA complianceISO systemsInternal auditingCorrective actionsAPQP / PPAP / PFMEAManufacturing process improvementIncident investigationsTraining coordinationStartup or launch supportCross-functional manufacturing supportCertifications Helpful But Not RequiredOSHA 10 or OSHA 30ISO 14001 / ISO 45001IATF 16949 Internal AuditorFirst Aid / CPR / AEDForklift Train-the-TrainerHAZWOPERAdditional InformationFull-time positionStartup/launch manufacturing environmentIndividual contributor role with strong visibilityTemporary office/training support may be utilized during early startup phases prior to full plant occupancyFlexible work hours may occasionally be required depending on project activity and launch timingLimited travel and training activities may be involved during startup supportLong-term growth opportunity within a global automotive manufacturing organizationWe are looking for someone who enjoys helping build structure within growing manufacturing operations and who understands that successful startup environments require flexibility, teamwork, communication, and a willingness to jump in where needed.#J-18808-Ljbffr