Position summary

Moog’s Space & Defense business is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Compliance Specialist to implement and execute EHS programs across two manufacturing locations (Highland Heights/Cleveland, OH and Johnson City, TN). Reporting to the Rugged Optical Solutions Business Unit General Manager, the role ensures consistent application of corporate EHS standards while supporting site-specific operational requirements, acting as a trusted partner to leadership and employees to drive regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

Why this role matters

Across two manufacturing facilities, consistent EHS compliance and performance are essential to safe, compliant operations. This role drives regulatory compliance, reduces risk, and supports continuous improvement in EHS performance, partnering with site leadership, Corporate EHS, and regulatory agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs across two manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Deliver training by developing and delivering EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Analyse and report data by collecting, analysing, and reporting EHS data to support compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Manage risk by identifying workplace hazards, assessing risk, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Maintain systems by developing, maintaining, and improving EHS policies, procedures, management systems, and audit programs, and interpreting regulations to provide practical guidance to leadership, supervisors, and employees.
• Manage compliance obligations including environmental permits, regulatory reporting, OSHA submissions, ESG metrics, and other requirements.
• Support emergency response by serving as a key contact during incidents and regulatory inspections, and partnering with site leadership, Corporate EHS, and agencies to drive performance.
• Travel between sites as required.

Team and stakeholders

Reporting to the Rugged Optical Solutions Business Unit General Manager, the role partners with site leadership, Corporate EHS, employees, supervisors, contractors, and regulatory agencies across the Highland Heights, OH and Johnson City, TN facilities.

Key details

This is an onsite role based in Cleveland (Highland Heights), OH, covering both the OH and Johnson City, TN facilities, with regular travel to Johnson City (approximately monthly) and overall travel of 20-50%. The position requires access to US export-controlled information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3 years of manufacturing EHS experience, including waste management and hazardous materials transportation; hazard identification, risk assessment, and corrective actions; EHS compliance, data analysis, and reporting; and developing EHS programs, conducting gap assessments, and delivering regulatory training.
• Strong communication, training, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and training tools such as PowerPoint and Articulate.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• EHS certifications (CHMM, CSP, ASP, etc.) and ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge preferred.