Senior Manager, EH&S (onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Senior Manager, EH&S – EH&S Site Lead - Fairfield role plays a vital part in ensuring a safe and compliant work environment while aligning regional EH&S efforts with RTX’s global standards and goals. It also supports Collins Aerospace's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and employee well-being. The skilled members on our Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) team are motivated by an ambitious goal: to make COLLINS Aerospace Systems the safest, healthiest aerospace company – with the smallest environmental footprint – on the planet. Join us as we continue to lead the way in safety culture, environmental excellence and regulatory compliance.

This role is focused on managing a team EH&S professionals while driving EH&S compliance, continuous improvement, program standardization, and strategic integration at the Fairfield, CA facility. This role demands a combination of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and leadership skills to ensure Collins Aerospace’s EH&S excellence while aligning with RTX’s global standards. Core focus areas include EH&S functional oversight, incident management review, recommended strategies, and stakeholder collaboration.

This role is a US-based role and will report to the Director, EH&S West Region Lead.

What You Will Do :

• Operational Oversight :

  • Support and advise operations management team on safety, compliance, and sustainability programs, ensuring alignment with EH&S goals. Ensure projects are appropriately defined in EHS SMART to support achievement of EHS goals.

  • Monitor and execute strategies for EH&S initiatives to ensure sustained compliance with local regulations, government standards, and RTX/Collins Aerospace requirements.

  • Ensure regulatory permit applications and agency correspondence are submitted on a timely basis.

  • Lead and facilitate in onsite reviews of EH&S Management System elements.

  • Participate in and support Central EH&S audit teams, as needed margin

• Incident Management :

  • Coordinates and facilitates incident investigations as needed, ensuring lessons learned are implemented.

  • Participate in serious injuries reviews, as needed.

• Strategic Leadership :

  • Develop and execute long-term strategies to minimize occupational injuries and ensure compliance with local regulations, government standards, and RTX/Collins Aerospace requirements.

  • Lead initiatives to standardize and optimize EH&S tools, processes, and systems across the facility.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Build and sustain relationships with site operational stakeholders, integrating EH&S into business processes. Coordinate with site leader, and Central EH&S teams to address concerns and initiatives.

  • Collaborate with the Asia-Pac and EMEA field service leads and the Central EH&S organization to align global policies with local standards and requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience

• Experience in Environmental or Health or Safety in a manufacturing environment

• Leading and influencing in a matrixed environment

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Deep knowledge of EH&S principles, regulations, and best practices.

• Experience in aerospace or defense

• Lean manufacturing experience (Kaizen, Six Sigma etc)

• Strong leadership and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities with varied teams across multiple locations.

• Ability to adapt global policies to local needs while maintaining compliance.

What We Offer

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

• Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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