Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the U.S. Government. With roots tracing back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX has grown into a dynamic, private equity-owned acquisition platform. Our mission is to build a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble, and service both fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs - as well as produce metal and composite components for space applications, including satellites, spacecraft, and rockets.

Your Opportunity to Lead Safety Excellence

We are seeking a skilled and driven Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to champion workplace safety and regulatory compliance across our Santa Ana and Long Beach sites. In this high-impact role, you'll ensure that every facility not only meets but exceeds standards set by OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NFPA - helping to protect our people, products, and future.

This is more than a compliance role - it's an opportunity to shape a safety-first culture and make a tangible difference across the entire organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EHS Strategy: Develop, implement, and manage safety programs across all facilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, NFPA, EPA, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Training & Development: Create and deliver engaging safety training programs for all employee levels, including onboarding and ongoing education.
• Risk Assessment & Prevention: Conduct safety risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations; manage hazard identification and mitigation.
• Audits & Continuous Improvement: Perform safety audits; evaluate program effectiveness and recommend updates based on best practices.
• Incident Response: Lead investigations of workplace incidents; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Document Management: Maintain and update MSDS, SPCC plans, OSHA logs, and other regulatory documentation.
• Emergency Preparedness: Oversee and lead annual drills and emergency training (e.g., fire, severe weather, evacuation).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as the liaison to insurance providers, regulatory agencies, and external safety partners.
• Equipment & Supplies: Monitor inventory and coordinate with site leads to ensure availability of critical safety gear and materials.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in EHS management, preferably within manufacturing or aerospace.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA, DOT, NFPA, EPA regulations.
• Experience conducting audits, leading investigations, and managing training programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Willingness to travel to PCX sites as needed.
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry Certification.
• Experience with forklift safety training.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and process safety management (PSM) principles.

Why PCX Aerosystems?

At PCX, safety is at the core of everything we do - from the shop floor to space-bound components. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven company that:

• Supports defense and aerospace innovation
• Offers stability backed by private equity investment
• Encourages local decision-making and entrepreneurship
• Values professional development and career growth
• Prioritizes the health and safety of every team member
• Take the Lead in Building a Safer Future

If you're an experienced EHS professional looking to make a lasting impact in aerospace and defense manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today and help us build a safer tomorrow at PCX Aerosystems.

Pay range varies based on education and experiance: 120,000-$140,000

This position is currently accepting applications.

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