EH&S Engineer

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Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Leads site-wide environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, employee training, contractor safety, regulatory reporting, sustainability initiatives, and evaluating equipment and facility changes. Partners with operations, facilities, engineering, leadership, employees, customers, and regulators to reduce workplace risks and strengthen the organization’s safety culture.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job SummaryFlex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary:

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an EH&S Engineer 4 to our team.

Reporting to the EH&S Manager, the EH&S Engineer 4 will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs across the site. This role provides the opportunity to drive strategic EH&S initiatives, influence organizational safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support sustainable business practices. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership while partnering across functions to create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Lead site-wide environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and customer requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing workplace risks, improving environmental performance, and strengthening site safety culture.
  • Conduct risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses, ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Partner with operations, facilities, engineering, and leadership teams to evaluate new equipment, processes, and facility changes for EH&S compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Lead regulatory reporting, compliance activities, employee training programs, contractor safety management, and sustainability projects while providing guidance to site personnel and management.
The Experience We're Looking to Add to the Team
  • Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and emergency response programs.
  • Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing EH&S programs within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, compliance audits, and corrective action management.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Experience supporting sustainability initiatives, environmental management systems, and continuous improvement programs.
  • Strong analytical, communication, training, and presentation skills with the ability to engage employees, customers, regulatory agencies, and senior leadership.
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, technical standards, and corporate policies to business operations.
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Typically requires 7+ years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including experience leading programs, projects, or people.
  • Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA certifications, Emergency Medical Certification, or Hazmat training are preferred.
  • Demonstrates expert operational, technical, and leadership capabilities with the ability to drive strategic EH&S objectives across the site and influence broader organizational goals.
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-05-2026 Job Posting End Date Job CategoryOperations

Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Experience leading EH&S programs, projects, or people
  • Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and emergency response programs
  • Experience developing, implementing, and managing EH&S programs in manufacturing
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, compliance audits, and corrective action management
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Experience supporting sustainability initiatives, environmental management systems, and continuous improvement programs
  • Strong analytical, communication, training, and presentation skills
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, technical standards, and corporate policies
  • CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA certifications, Emergency Medical Certification, or Hazmat training
  • Expert operational, technical, and leadership capabilities
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