Quality, Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Quality, Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

As the Quality , Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator , you will be responsible for administering an effective Environmental, Health, and Safety program and for reporting on matters concerning accidents involving property damage, serious injuries and the findings pertaining to equipment accidents, incidents and near misses.

Thorough knowledge of fundamentals of safety education, industrial hygiene, accident prevention and safety psychology. This position also supports the Quality department with various audits and regulatory compliance items.

Location : Arlington Heights, IL

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I I

Your Challenge :

Maintains oversight quality management system and ensures continuous quality improvement by addressing deficiencies in a timely manner and communicating concerns to the appropriate parties

Author and / or facilitate authoring and review of QHSE documents across functional areas (including SOPs, Forms, Quality Investigations, etc.)

Directs and monitors processes and ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and company-designated regulations

Perform quality and safety trends analysis and reports

Administers a technically sound EHS program, which includes the following actions : OSHA / DEP training, conduct audits & inspections, development & implementation of safety policies, resolve Worker's Compensation claims, maintain emergency response / evacuation plan, coordinate site waste removal & distribution of protective equipment

Maintains close working relationships with departmental managers / supervisors to assure proper support of the safety program at each location.

Provides guidance to and counsels employees.

Investigates accidents, near misses, etc. that result from mechanical malfunction, material failure or human error. Identifies hazards and recommends preventative measures and corrective action.

Maintains proficiency in the latest industrial, technical and engineering EHS practices, planning, initiatives and requirements.

Assists in the auditing of the quality systems to support IATF and ISO certification.

What You Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Minimum 5 years of applicable experience.

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry desired; certifications in CHST, OHST, GSP, ASP or CSP would be a plus.

Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office. Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, prioritize work, and operate with a sense of urgency.

The successful candidate must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time to support the other business unit as needed.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles.

These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.

Arens Controls products comprise state-of-the-art drivetrain components, such as by-wire’ and mechanical transmission shifters, as well as electronic control systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.

The products are the legacy of the Arens Controls company founded in 1939 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2013.