Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

Our Culture

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose.

We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.

Ready to do work that matters? Join us.

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Irvine, CA

Onsite

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager (EHS Manager) will help establish strategy and operational models for DZYNE Technologies. The EHS Manager will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive EHS program at DZYNE Technologies, a growing defense and aerospace manufacturing company with multiple U.S. sites, including its largest manufacturing facility in Irvine, CA. This role is responsible for establishing policies, systems, and culture to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, environmental regulations, and industry best practices while safeguarding employees during manufacturing and remote or offsite product test operations.

The EHS Manager will build and implement reporting tools, drive risk assessments, manage hazardous materials and waste programs, and develop training and emergency response plans. Acting as a strategic partner to operations and leadership, this position will champion safety excellence and environmental stewardship across all facilities.

• 5–7+ years progressive EHS experience in manufacturing; defense/aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success building or maturing an EHS program from manual/minimal to a digitalized, high‑reliability system across multiple sites.
• Deep knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8, OSHA general industry, IIPP, Haz Com, LOTO, ergonomics, heat illness, wildfire smoke, and incident recordkeeping.
• Environmental compliance experience in California: DTSC/RCRA, CUPA programs, stormwater (IGP), SPCC, air districts permitting, universal waste, and hazardous materials shipping (DOT/PHMSA; IATA/ICAO), and other states requirements.
• Hands‑on experience supporting
  field/test operations
  (preferably aviation/UAS) with robust site safety planning.
• Strong root cause analysis capability and corrective action management.
• Demonstrated skills in influencing and coaching.

• Professional certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, SMS (Safety Management Systems) or equivalent.
• Experience with ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 implementation and audits; familiarity with AS9100 and ISO
  9001 environments.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR interfaces with HSE processes;
  DoD customer audits.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 107 operations for small UAS and range/test safety concepts.
• Experience implementing digital HSE platforms (incident, audit, training, analytics).
• Industrial hygiene sampling, environmental reporting, and air permit coordination (e.g., SCAQMD).

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science/Engineering, Industrial standard, or related field.

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up to 10%

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites tofacilitatework.

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Candidates must be legally authorized to…