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QHSE Leader – Compliance & Risk ManagementLocation: Louisa, VASalary: Up to $80,000 per yearSchedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PMJob Type: Direct Hire | Onsite About the RoleWe are seeking a QHSE Leader to manage compliance programs and lead initiatives across Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental functions. This is a direct hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing company that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement.This individual will be responsible for launching and managing an AS9100 Quality Management System, building a robust EHS program, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, government contract requirements, and regulatory guidelines.It’s a ground-floor opportunity to establish scalable systems and processes at a company undergoing rapid expansion.



Quality Management & AS9100

Lead the development and rollout of an AS9100 Quality Management System, including documentation, audits, training, and readiness.

Build scalable quality processes to support precision manufacturing and long-term compliance.

Oversee CAPA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, certification bodies, and key customers.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Develop and manage OSHA-compliant programs focused on injury prevention and environmental responsibility.

Provide leadership for the Safety Committee to drive engagement, hazard identification, and proactive improvement.

Conduct risk assessments, training, and incident investigations.

Implement inspection routines, reporting systems, and corrective actions that support a strong safety culture.

Compliance Oversight

Serve as point of contact for program compliance and facility inspections.

Support compliance for current and future defense-related programs (e.g., ITAR, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171).

Ensure adherence to regulatory, customer, and third-party quality and safety requirements.

Verify compliance from vendors and subcontractors.

Training, Records, and Documentation Control

Lead company-wide training to build awareness of QHSE requirements.

Maintain document control systems, compliance records, inspection logs, and retention policies.

Ensure audit readiness and traceability across product, process, and safety records.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in QHSE, compliance, or quality systems leadership within manufacturing.

Proven experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 programs.

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ITAR, DFARS, and related compliance standards.

Strong project management, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

ASQ or safety certifications (CQA, CQM/OE, CSP, etc.) preferred.

Hands-on and adaptable—comfortable working in both office and shop environments.

Why Apply?

High-impact leadership role reporting to executive leadership.

Opportunity to shape the future of QHSE in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

Competitive pay and benefits with clear opportunities for advancement.

Day-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.

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