Quality Management & EHS Specialist

About the role

As a Quality Management & EHS Specialist you will support CAE's Defence & Security operations across the UAE and Qatar. You will ensure the Quality Management System and Environment, Health & Safety programs meet ISO standards while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, implement and improve the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs aligned with ISO 45001 and CAE standards.
• Plan, conduct and support internal, external certification and customer audits.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Identify, investigate and resolve quality issues, non‑conformities, incidents and corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
• Support process development, documentation and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor QHSE performance metrics, KPIs and reporting.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, incident management and training awareness.
• Provide guidance to operational teams and promote a culture of quality and safety.
• Travel to operational sites in the UAE (and periodically to Qatar) – approximately 20% of the time.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, safety or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting Quality Management Systems and practical application of ISO 9001.
• Experience conducting internal audits, certification activities or quality reviews.
• Knowledge of risk management, corrective actions, root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with documented management systems, policies, processes and procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 quality management standards
• ISO 45001 occupational health & safety standards
• Risk assessment techniques
• Root‑cause analysis
• Continuous‑improvement methodologies