Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

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, AESC has built manufacturing capabilities worldwide, including gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee, serving key market leaders and critical customers. AESC is committed to local communities, creating jobs and supporting charities.

The EHS Engineer, Level 3, will report to the EHS Manager and play a crucial role in advancing AESC’s mission to lead in full-value-chain battery solutions for a sustainable future. Responsibilities include developing and implementing procedures, guidelines, and recommended equipment to promote and ensure industrial safety and health.

• Support the development, implementation, and execution of MDS safety policies, requirements, and programs.
• Maintain safety records and hazard tracking system data.
• Review documents to verify compliance with safety policies and requirements.
• Conduct system safety risk identification and management processes.
• Evaluate safety documentation, system design, and baseline changes.
• Review program-level system safety assessment reports for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Verify that safety specifications, hazard mitigations, and requirements are met through review of verification evidence.
• Conduct program reviews, meetings, and support system-level design reviews throughout the program lifecycle.
• Assist in tracking and closing safety-related action items assigned during program reviews/meetings.
• Conduct safety audits, report deficiencies, and perform follow‑ups to verify closure.
• Participate in the development and review of safety risk assessments and obtain appropriate authority approvals.
• Develop work instructions related to EHS.
• Support safe conduct system demonstration activities.
• Evaluate mission-specific safety risks, especially interactions with test events and other systems.
• Assess test architecture for safety concerns; review test plans and procedures accordingly.
• Support the development of Final Hazard Classification (FHC) detailed plans.
• Participate in pre‑test reviews such as Test Planning Reviews (TPRs), daily status briefings, failure reviews, and mishap investigations.
• Develop and publish hazard classification documentation.
• Complete Department of Transportation documentation in accordance with federal regulations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, industrial technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of related professional experience.
• Working knowledge of statistics and related improvement processes.
• Ability to identify unsafe situations or potentially unsafe safety laws.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) processes.
• Effective problem‑solving/root‑cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with staff in all departments.
• Experience working and leading a team across cultural and discipline boundaries.
• Experience or willingness to work in a global context, understanding diverse international markets.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with flexibility and adaptability.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications and conferencing systems.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards; ISO 14001 environmental standards.
• Certification in IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 (training provided for those not familiar).
• Certification in ISO 14001 (training provided for those not familiar).

• Certified Safety Professional status.
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing, EV manufacturing, or refinery operations.
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Experience with new model and equipment design, installation, and commissioning.
• Previous EHS experience in a battery manufacturing facility.
• High-volume manufacturing environment experience.
• Start‑up experience.

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

• Competitive salary and rewarding bonus program.
• Inclusive…