Safety Engineer (EHS) Poway, CA

Location: Poway, CA, US; onsite role supporting multiple facilities, with travel as required.

Salary: $69,000–$110,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global provides staffing and employment opportunities, including temporary-to-hire placements in technical engineering and manufacturing environments.

What you will do

• Conduct workplace and building safety inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Investigate workplace incidents, support root-cause analysis, and implement hazard-mitigation plans.
• Support OSHA compliance, regulatory inspections, safety documentation, reporting, and follow-up.
• Develop and deliver training on ergonomics, hazardous materials, material handling, PPE, emergency procedures, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Right-to-Know requirements.
• Support EHS programs covering waste management, hazardous waste processes, safety manuals, procedures, and compliance records.
• Partner with employees, leadership, cross-functional teams, and regulatory agencies across multiple facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related technical field; additional relevant professional experience may substitute for education.
• At least 2 years of experience in safety engineering, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related EHS role.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, occupational safety principles, and EHS compliance practices.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate regulatory requirements in a practical workplace setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, corrective-action, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to train employees, present safety information clearly, work independently and collaboratively, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel as required.

Nice to have

• Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager certification.
• Torque lift and/or forklift training or experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, engineering, or other regulated technical environments.
• Strong presentation, training delivery, and interpersonal skills across organizational levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hourly temporary-to-hire assignment with an initial six-month term and a goal of conversion to a permanent position.
• 9/80 work schedule, typically starting at 7:00 or 8:00 AM and ending around 5:30 PM; flexible start times may be available.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer: major medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and statutory sick pay where required.
• Work in a proactive safety culture emphasizing teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations are available.