HSE & Product Sustainability Specialist

Thales • Irvine, CA

6d • $90,046 - $150,076 • Onsite

About The Position

Thales is seeking an HSE & Product Sustainability Specialist in Irvine, California. With general supervision, this role supports product lifecycle assessments and environmental regulatory compliance, improves product environmental performance through eco-design, and helps implement Thales HSE strategies, policies, and objectives. The Specialist collaborates with internal teams and external partners to maintain material and environmental compliance, monitors regulatory developments with Regulatory Affairs, interprets technical questions related to financial and regulatory compliance, and supports HSE programs and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.

The position works across the full product lifecycle with Engineering, Industrialization, Projects, Quality, Procurement, Services, and Product Management. It also supports site HSE management across IFE sites, including management systems, certifications, compliance, employee engagement, audits, and incident investigations. The role requires managing multiple projects and communicating issues with concise, actionable input.

This is an onsite position in Irvine, California. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The position requires a post-offer background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Toxicology, Natural Science, Earth Science, or a related field and 1 to 4+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and 0–2+ years of relevant work experience; or an associate degree and 3–5+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and experience tracking, trending, and analyzing data.
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex issues and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to capture and track data supporting site objectives, targets, programs, compliance, and HSE management reviews.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer background check.

Nice To Haves

• Material compliance experience managing technical projects or programs.
• Knowledge or experience with global and international directives, including EU REACH and RoHS, regarding electronics, packaging, and battery waste and manufacturers’ obligations.
• Knowledge of federal and other regulations, especially those related to aircraft electronic communication design and manufacturing; ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 14971 knowledge is desirable.
• Experience or knowledge working with external test laboratories to develop test plans, clearly communicate results, and schedule work.
• Familiarity or knowledge of material considerations for electronic products.

Responsibilities

• Lead product HSE and sustainability activities across the entire product lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, customer requirements, and company policies, including REACH, RoHS, WEEE, Batteries, Conflict Minerals, eco-design, and end-of-life management.
• Conduct lifecycle assessments and environmental impact analyses, and support eco-design initiatives to improve product sustainability performance.
• Create and maintain Material Declaration Files, compliance declarations, and related product environmental documentation.
• Manage product compliance data and coordinate with internal partners to ensure material and product conformity.
• Assess regulatory and material changes, identify risks and opportunities, and support mitigation or substitution plans.
• Provide product HSE and sustainability guidance, training, and support to internal teams, suppliers, customers, bids, and projects.
• Develop and deploy product HSE processes, tools, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor product HSE performance, support audits and certifications, and report compliance and sustainability status to stakeholders.
• Support the HSE Manager and Product Policy Leader in implementing product HSE strategy and governance.
• Support and promote HSE compliance and management system activities across IFE sites.
• Maintain and continuously improve HSE management systems, programs, procedures, and related documentation.
• Support certifications, compliance assessments, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and report HSE performance indicators, objectives, and compliance metrics.
• Partner with site managers and employees to foster a strong HSE culture and support operational excellence.
• Deploy and align HSE policies, tools, and processes with Thales Group requirements and best practices.
• Promote employee engagement, safety awareness, environmental stewardship, and sustainability initiatives across sites.
• Assist the HSE Manager with HSE incident and accident investigations and inspections, and implement corrective actions to protect personnel and property.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer, ISO, and regulatory audits.
• Manage multiple projects, keep them on track, and communicate issues with concise, actionable input.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Elective health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
• Voluntary life and AD&D, whole group life with long-term care, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Legal plan, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Retirement savings plan after 30 days of employment, with a company contribution and match and no vesting period.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off.
• Company-provided life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level