EH&S Manager

K2 Space•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

K2 Space is building the largest, highest-power satellites ever flown, and we’re hiring our first EH&S Leader to build the safety program from the ground up. You’ll design and lead EH&S strategy, compliance, and day-to-day execution across our manufacturing floor, cleanrooms, and labs. Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, you’ll partner closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, and Engineering leadership to build safety programs that keep pace with a fast-growing hardware company. We’re scaling from early production to building satellites at rate, and the EH&S programs we need tomorrow don’t exist yet. You’ll build the safety program that protects our people and enables us to scale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
7+ years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or aerospace/hardware environment, including 2+ years building or leading an EH&S function
Deep working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, federal OSHA, and California hazardous materials/waste regulations
Direct experience with hazardous materials handling, industrial hygiene, and chemical safety programs
Experience leading incident investigations and managing corrective action programs
Comfortable operating hands-on on a manufacturing floor, not just from a desk
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to train and influence engineers and technicians at all levels

Nice To Haves

Experience standing up an EH&S program at a startup or fast-scaling company
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar certification
Experience in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or cleanroom manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ISO 45001 or similar EH&S management system frameworks

Responsibilities

Build and own K2's EH&S program end-to-end (policies, procedures, training, and governance) tailored to a high-growth satellite manufacturing environment
Ensure compliance with OSHA/Cal-OSHA, EPA, and California DTSC hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations, including IIPP, Title 8, and Title 22 requirements
Lead industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring programs for manufacturing processes involving chemicals, composites, coatings, and other hazardous materials
Own cleanroom, lab, and shop floor safety programs, including PPE standards, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and confined space procedures
Manage hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, and disposal, including permits and regulatory reporting (Hazmat Business Plan, SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan, etc.)
Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking for injuries, near-misses, and environmental incidents
Own workers' compensation case management in partnership with the People team and insurance carriers
Design and deliver EH&S training for new hires and existing staff across engineering, manufacturing, and lab environments
Build emergency preparedness and response plans (fire, chemical spill, medical emergency, evacuation) for a growing facility footprint
Define and implement systems to ensure accuracy and completion of EHS tasks across K2; track and report EHS metrics (TRIR, near-miss rates, training completion) to leadership
Serve as primary point of contact for EH&S regulatory inspections and audits (Cal/OSHA, fire marshal, local environmental agencies)
Partner with Facilities on ergonomic assessments, ventilation, and safety infrastructure as the company scales