Environment, Health and Safety Engineer

We are hiring a Health and safety Engineer -- HSE officer who will be responsible for the technical implementation and monitoring of health, safety, and environmental measures, with a strong focus on automation systems deployment and warehouse operations. The role ensures compliance with European and local Health and Safety regulations (e.g., EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, national OSH laws) while supporting safe design, installation, and operation of automated systems.

• Institutional development and implementation: Develop and implement EHS management systems and processes in the field, regularly inspect the effectiveness of implementation, and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Reports and captures metrics for regional safety performance.
• External audit: Perform clients and third‑party audits, implement corrective measures, and promote continuous improvement.
• Inspection and CA approval: Conduct EHS risk inspections of research and development sites, supervise the rectification of illegal operations, and ensure the safety and compliance of operations; Approve and supervise hazardous operations to ensure controlled management of high‑risk operations.
• Supplier supervision and management: Strictly control the compliance of outsourcing contractors' construction, sign safety construction agreements, supervise the safe execution of the construction process, and promptly correct and report any violations. Ensures external parties acting at Hai sites are meeting same level of safety expectation as Hai employees.
• Training and drills: Organize three‑level safety education for new employees, verify the certification status of special operations, conduct EHS training and emergency drills, and enhance employees' emergency response capabilities.
• Near Miss/Accident Investigation: Participate in the investigation and analysis of safety accidents and near misses, write investigation reports, and promote the implementation of rectification measures.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum 4 years proven leadership in global safety roles within industrial, robotics, or manufacturing sectors
• Strong background in safety systems, regulatory compliance, and risk management; professional certification is a big plus (e.g., NEBOSH, TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, or equivalent)
• Experience leading cultural transformation and cross‑functional initiative
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement skill
• Fluent in English; additional European language (Dutch/German/French) advantageous
• Based in Europe with travel up to 50% / Primarily in Europe, but with some International travel