Senior Engineer, Regional EHS

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Sounds Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Implement, execute, and control a results-oriented system based on the ZEISS QEHS Management System as the designated DC site Quality and Regional EHS Officer according to the ZEISS Management System.
• Work closely with Head of HB-DC, Technical Staff, and other resources to optimize and maintain the Quality System and associated processes.
• Develop procedures for documentation, non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and internal audit program, ensure basic processes are in place including, specifications, inspection, testing, calibration and training and primary accountability for quality system maintenance, monitoring, and advancing the system through continuous improvement.
• Optimize and maintain key components of the Zeiss quality system including work instructions, quality procedures, standards, and controls. Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements including FDA.
• Establish and provide a regulatory training program on OSHA (29 CFR 511 GI and others) and EPA (40 CFR CWA, CAA, RCRA, Stormwater) for all levels in the CZV- US site and implements and maintains company policies adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Understand customer requirements, develop, and maintain complaint management process, interact with Commercial Team on customer complaint related topics (warranty, customer complaint programs etc.) and investigate consumer quality complaints and returned goods by gathering and analyzing data from operations.
• Support local DC site with regular quality complaint and quality project updates using standardized formats, (i.e. PDCA / A3, QRQC, etc.) and responsible for leading Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving Processes for Customer Returns and inter-company rejects; provide regular status report to regional Quality Management.
• Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineer and Group or regional Quality support staff to investigate quality, EHS or regulatory problems, coordinate testing and qualifications of new products and processes, and fulfill functional APQP responsibilities.
• Lead and / or participate in quality improvement projects for scrap and / or rework reduction, First Pass Yield improvements, etc.
• Interface with all departments to implement GSR (Green, Safe & Responsible), environmental, health, and safety policies, regulations, and programs based on Zeiss global directive, support reduction of waste streams and incident within the organization.
• Ensure that company policies adhere to local, state and federal regulations, and serve as contact with all EHS officers, federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all the registration and permits are updated and submitted on time. 
• Conduct EHS audits, Gemba walks, and regular safety inspections.

• Follow safety standards and report any safety concerns to leadership.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Inter-site audits.
• This position may include supervisory responsibility for Quality support functions, Trainer(s), Internal Auditor(s) and Product Auditor(s).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you qualify?

• 5-7 Years of experience working as QEHS Engineer / Manager
• Minimum 3 years of experience of working in EPA 40, CFR 820 and Health and Safety requirements OSHA 29 CFR 511 (GI)
• Years & Type Preferred
• Min 3 years of working experience within a regulated industry
• English speaking and writing.
• Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Presentation, SPC)
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001 and FDA 21 CFR 820
• Working experience with Quality Tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why SPC, Minitab)
• Communication Skill: Presents and expresses ideas and information effectively and concisely in an oral and/or written mode; listens and comprehends what others are saying; shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information; is open, honest, and straightforward with others; provides a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions in a manner appropriate for the audience; and presents information and
• material in a manner which gains the agreement of others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with all levels in the organization
• Direction and Motivation – Sets a good example of how to do the job; demonstrates personal
• integrity, responsibility, and accountability. Provides advice and assistance to help others
• accomplish their work. Directs/motivates self

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401k Matching

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Vacation and sick pay

• The list goes on!

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Travel: Up to 20%

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus.  ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).