Lead EHS & Facilities Engineer
Huntington Beach, CA - USA
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Job Summary
About Mach Industries
Founded in 2022 Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. 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 220 employees we operate with startup agility and ambition.
Our 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.
The Role
Own and drive a world-class EHS and Facilities function that ensures every site we operate is safe compliant and optimized for high-velocity production. This role is accountable for environmental health safety and facility performance across the full lifecyclefrom site buildout and infrastructure design to daily operations and global scale-upand is responsible for building the systems standards and culture required to enable rapid iteration without compromising safety or reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of EHS and Facilities across:
Environmental Health & Safety (workplace safety regulatory compliance risk mitigation)
Facilities Engineering (infrastructure design maintenance and uptime)
Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Programs (hazardous materials air/water/waste compliance)
Site Operations (utilities layout capacity and production support systems)
Establish a single unified EHS and Facilities operating system across all sites
Standardize policies procedures and metrics from early site buildout through scaled production
Ensure consistency across global locations while enabling rapid deployment
Build and manage a high-performing team of EHS and Facilities engineers embedded in operations
Develop strong on-site ownership with clear accountability for safety and uptime
Scale the team in line with production growth
Define and implement risk-based safety and compliance strategies
Prioritize critical hazards and high-consequence failure modes over checkbox compliance
Transition from reactive safety management to proactive hazard elimination
Own site readiness and facility acceptance strategy
Ensure new and existing sites meet safety environmental and operational requirements before production
Define standards for commissioning qualification and ongoing certification
Define contractor and vendor safety qualification and performance systems
Establish onboarding auditing and accountability mechanisms for all third-party work
Drive continuous improvement in contractor safety and compliance
Drive EHS and facilities performance improvement through:
Incident investigations and corrective actions
On-site audits and inspections
Process and infrastructure upgrades
Preventative maintenance and reliability programs
Reduce operational risk through robust systems and design
Eliminate single points of failure in critical infrastructure (power ventilation fire protection etc.)
Build redundancy and resilience into facilities supporting mission-critical production
Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) processes for safety incidents and facility failures
Ensure rapid containment deep analysis and permanent corrective actions
Drive learnings across all sites
Own incident management and regulatory reporting systems
Ensure timely accurate reporting and closure of all safety and environmental events
Maintain full compliance with applicable regulations (OSHA EPA international equivalents)
Drive data-driven safety and facilities performance
Implement leading and lagging indicators (TRIR near misses downtime MTBF)
Use data to prioritize investments and interventions
Seek to automate reporting and critical information gaps where possible
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to:
Optimize layouts for safety flow and scalability
Eliminate hazards through design (not procedures)
Ensure facilities can support production rate increases
Build a culture of:
Ownership over compliance
Speed with discipline
Proactive risk identification and mitigation
Data-driven decision making
Recruit develop and retain top-tier EHS and Facilities talent
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field
2 years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental health and safety programs
2 years of experience managing infrastructure development and reliability (construction facility expansion asset management and maintenance)
Experience operating in high-reliability industries (aerospace defense automotive energy etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of professional experience with 2 years leading and managing teams
Experience scaling from prototype production (NPI through rate production)
Deep experience with:
Cal/OSHA regulations
40 CFR Parts 260-279 Hazardous Waste Management
Asset Life cycle and budgeting
Managing people and vendors
Familiarity with:
AS9100 / ISO9001 frameworks (without over-reliance on bureaucracy)
Digital quality systems / MES integration
Demonstrated ability to:
Stand up EHS and Facility Management organizations from scratch
Drive measurable improvements in yield reliability and cost
Experience working tightly with manufacturing engineering and design teams in fast-paced environments
Disclosures
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and training critical skills and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Machs total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance retirement plans and opportunities for professional development.
Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability uniform service Veteran status age or any other protected characteristic per federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If youd like to defend the American way of life please reach out!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mach Industries is building faster, smarter defense infrastructure for the modern era.