AESC is looking to add an Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer to our team in Florence, SC. 

• Full-Time
• On-site

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries. 

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities. 

About the Role

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing procedures, guidelines and recommending equipment to promote and ensure industrial safety and health. This position will support training across the organization to enhance EHS knowledge at all levels. The creation and management of a job safety assessment program across all functions and equipment will be paramount in enhancing our equipment and process for all team members.

What You Will Do 

• Supports Development, Implementation, and Execution of MDS safety policies, requirements, and programs.
• Maintain Safety Records.
• Reviews documents to verify compliance with Safety Policies and requirements.
• Maintains Hazard Tracking System data.
• Supports System Safety Risk Identification and Management Processes.
• Evaluates Safety documentation, system design, and baseline changes.
• Reviews Program-level system safety assessment reports for completeness, technical accuracy and assessment of safety risk.
• Reviews verification evidence and provides assessment of whether safety specifications, hazard mitigations, and requirements are met.
• Conducts Program Reviews and Meetings.
• Attends and supports system-level design reviews and assessing changes throughout the life cycle of the Programs/Project.
• Supports design and test reviews, change and failure review boards, and technical interchange meetings to identify and characterize risks.
• Supports milestone reviews including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Assists in the tracking and closure of safety-related action items assigned during program reviews/meetings.
• Conducts Safety Audits and reports deficiencies identified in the audits related to implementation of and compliance with safety policies.
• Performs safety audit follow-ups, tracks findings, and verify closure within the guidelines identified.
• Participates in the development and review of safety risk assessments and other safety analysis and assists in obtaining approval from the appropriate authority.
• Develops work instructions related to EHS. 
• Supports Safe Conduct System Demonstration Activities.
• Evaluates mission specific safety risks, particularly for interaction of the test event with other systems.
• Assesses test architecture for safety concerns and reviewing test plans and procedures for safety concerns.
• Supports development of Final Hazard Classification (FHC) detailed plans.
• Participates in pre-test reviews, such as Test Planning Reviews (TPRs). 
• Participates in daily status briefings.
• Participates in Failure Reviews and Mishap Investigations.
• Develops and publishes Hazard Classification Documentation. 
• Completes Department of Transportation documentation in accordance with Federal Regulations. 
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Performs all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

What We Offer 

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission. 

We offer: 

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match 
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process 

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate 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 Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day. 
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a Safety Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience at a professional level is required.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills and Data Driven Decision-Making skills.
• Ability to identify unsafe situations or potentially unsafe situations.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering and health and safety laws.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Independent, driven, eager to learn, has strong time management skills, and the ability to manage simultaneous and often changing priorities.
• Works well in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of PSM (Process Safety) and RMP (Risk Management) processes.
• Effective Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
• Working knowledge of Statistics and related Improvement Processes
• Proficient in MS Office applications. 
• Proficiency with conferencing systems (Microsoft Teams).
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Certified Safety Professional status preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility preferred.   
• Previous EHS experience in a battery manufacturing facility is highly preferred.
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier experience is a plus.
• New model experience and equipment design, installation, and commissioning a plus.
• New plant design, build, and commissioning is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and RC14001/RCMS a plus