Lead EHS & Facilities Engineer

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 220 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

Own and drive a world-class EHS and Facilities function that ensures every site we operate is safe, compliant, and optimized for high-velocity production. This role is accountable for environmental health, safety, and facility performance across the full lifecycle—from site buildout and infrastructure design to daily operations and global scale-up—and is responsible for building the systems, standards, and culture required to enable rapid iteration without compromising safety or reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of EHS and Facilities across:

• Environmental Health & Safety (workplace safety, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation)

• Facilities Engineering (infrastructure design, maintenance, and uptime)

• Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Programs (hazardous materials, air/water/waste compliance)

• Site Operations (utilities, layout, capacity, and production support systems)

• Establish a single, unified EHS and Facilities operating system across all sites

• Standardize policies, procedures, and metrics from early site buildout through scaled production

• Ensure consistency across global locations while enabling rapid deployment

• Build and manage a high-performing team of EHS and Facilities engineers embedded in operations

• Develop strong on-site ownership with clear accountability for safety and uptime

• Scale the team in line with production growth

• Define and implement risk-based safety and compliance strategies

• Prioritize critical hazards and high-consequence failure modes over checkbox compliance

• Transition from reactive safety management to proactive hazard elimination

• Own site readiness and facility acceptance strategy

• Ensure new and existing sites meet safety, environmental, and operational requirements before production

• Define standards for commissioning, qualification, and ongoing certification

• Define contractor and vendor safety qualification and performance systems

• Establish onboarding, auditing, and accountability mechanisms for all third-party work

• Drive continuous improvement in contractor safety and compliance

• Drive EHS and facilities performance improvement through:

• Incident investigations and corrective actions

• On-site audits and inspections

• Process and infrastructure upgrades

• Preventative maintenance and reliability programs

• Reduce operational risk through robust systems and design

• Eliminate single points of failure in critical infrastructure (power, ventilation, fire protection, etc.)

• Build redundancy and resilience into facilities supporting mission-critical production

• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) processes for safety incidents and facility failures

• Ensure rapid containment, deep analysis, and permanent corrective actions

• Drive learnings across all sites

• Own incident management and regulatory reporting systems

• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and closure of all safety and environmental events

• Maintain full compliance with applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, international equivalents)

• Drive data-driven safety and facilities performance

• Implement leading and lagging indicators (TRIR, near misses, downtime, MTBF)

• Use data to prioritize investments and interventions

• Seek to automate reporting and critical information gaps where possible

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to:

• Optimize layouts for safety, flow, and scalability

• Eliminate hazards through design (not procedures)

• Ensure facilities can support production rate increases

• Build a culture of:

• Ownership over compliance

• Speed with discipline

• Proactive risk identification and mitigation

• Data-driven decision making

• Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier EHS and Facilities talent

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs

• 2+ years of experience managing infrastructure development and reliability (construction, facility expansion, asset management and maintenance)

• Experience operating in high-reliability industries (aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience, with 2+ years leading and managing teams

• Experience scaling from prototype → production (NPI through rate production)

• Deep experience with:

• Cal/OSHA regulations

• 40 CFR Parts 260-279 Hazardous Waste Management

• Asset Life cycle and budgeting

• Managing people and vendors

• Familiarity with:

• AS9100 / ISO9001 frameworks (without over-reliance on bureaucracy)

• Digital quality systems / MES integration

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Stand up EHS and Facility Management organizations from scratch

• Drive measurable improvements in yield, reliability, and cost

• Experience working tightly with manufacturing engineering and design teams in fast-paced environments

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates 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.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!