EHS Lead, Japan Corporate EHS

Yokohama Until 9/22/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Imagine what you could do here.  At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly.  Bring passion and dedication to a sophisticated, global, interdependent environment and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The EHS team at Apple is growing and we need energetic, dedicated and flexible professionals to join a diverse team committed to protecting the environment, health, and safety of our employees, customers and the global communities where we operate, while supporting our stakeholders in their mission to develop amazing products.

Description

We are looking for a collaborative, highly organized professional for the position of EHS Safety Engineer in Japan. The role will support the EHS manager in implementing EHS programs for our operations in Japan, and be responsible for the full implementation of EHS programs at the operational level through close partnership with stakeholders. Proven ability to effectively interact and influence the internal customer is important.

Join Apple EHS team, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent technical/science discipline.
8+ years of EHS experience - preferably at manufacturing sites or research and development environments.
In-depth knowledge and experience of chemical and mechanical safety engineering and risk assessment.
Deep understanding and operational experience of national and local regulations and laws, including Labour Safety & Industrial Safety Law, Hazardous Materials / Chemicals Laws (Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control, Chemical Substance Control Law, etc.), Fire Prevention Law, Environmental Laws on emissions, wastewater, air quality, etc., and Prefectural EHS ordinances.

Preferred Qualifications

A certified occupational health officer.
Strong communication skills (in Japanese and English) with the ability to influence and work cross‑functionally (R&D engineers, facilities, etc.).
Highly self-motivated, self-managing, and continuous improvement mindset.
Passionate to drive excellence, assertive, and adept at innovative problem-solving.
Able to run multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

About this role

Summary

Support and implement EHS programs, ensuring safety laws compliance, and influence stakeholders.

Job title

EHS Lead, Japan Corporate EHS

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Yokohama, Japan; on-site role; remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

chemical safetyrisk assessmentregulationscommunication

Preferred skills

occupational healthmultitaskingproblem-solvingbilingual

Specializations

chemical safetyrisk assessmentregulationsenvironmental law
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

On-site City