Quality Management And EHS Specialist

CAE Defence & Security – Indo-Pacific; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Defence & Security – Indo-Pacific in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Quality Management & EHS Specialist to support QA and EHS across Middle East operations, including UAE and Qatar. You will help ensure compliance, drive audits, and lead continuous improvement across multiple sites while collaborating with regional and global stakeholders.

The role covers ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 programs, risk assessment, action tracking, and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, quality, safety, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting Quality Management Systems, including practical application of ISO 9001.
• Experience participating in or conducting internal audits, quality reviews, or certification activities.
• Knowledge of risk management, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with documented management systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations and with geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and corporate quality requirements.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EHS programs aligned with ISO 45001 and CAE standards.
• Plan, conduct, and support internal audits, external certification audits, customer audits, and surveillance activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Identify, investigate, and support resolution of quality issues, non-conformities, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to risk mitigation strategies across operational activities.
• Support process development, process improvement, and documentation activities across the organization.
• Develop and monitor QHSE performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting.
• Support emergency preparedness, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to operational teams regarding Quality and EHS requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with regional and global Quality and EHS stakeholders across the EMEA organization.
• Support training, awareness, and communication activities related to Quality and EHS management systems.
• Perform administrative tasks such as historization, approval workflows, exchanging, updating information and maintain records.
• Travel to operational sites across the UAE and periodically to Qatar (approximately 20%).

Skills

Quality Management

EHS

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

Audits

Risk Management

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality or related discipline

NEBOSH Certificate

Internal Auditor certification or training

Job description

Job Description:

Our engineers are the technical visionaries behind our innovative solutions. Globally recognized for delivering cutting‑edge systems, you’ll tackle complex challenges, collaborate across functions, and lead advancements that shape our industry. Supported by a culture of flexibility, growth, and innovation, join us to create a lasting legacy in safety and simulation.

As a Quality Management & EHS Specialist, you will support Quality Management and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) activities across CAE's Defence & Security operations in the Middle East, primarily covering the UAE and Qatar. The role combines Quality and EHS responsibilities and plays a key role in supporting compliance, audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and corporate quality requirements.


• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EHS programs aligned with ISO 45001 and CAE standards.


• Plan, conduct, and support internal audits, external certification audits, customer audits, and surveillance activities.


• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements.


• Identify, investigate, and support resolution of quality issues, non‑conformities, incidents, and corrective actions.


• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to risk mitigation strategies across operational activities.


• Support process development, process improvement, and documentation activities across the organization.


• Develop and monitor QHSE performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting.


• Support emergency preparedness, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Provide guidance and support to operational teams regarding Quality and EHS requirements.


• Promote a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.


• Collaborate with regional and global Quality and EHS stakeholders across the EMEA organization.


• Support training, awareness, and communication activities related to Quality and EHS management systems.


• Perform administrative tasks such as historization, approval workflows, exchanging, updating information and maintain records.


• Travel to operational sites across the UAE and periodically to Qatar (approximately 20%).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, quality, safety, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience supporting Quality Management Systems, including practical application of ISO 9001.


• Experience participating in or conducting internal audits, quality reviews, or certification activities.


• Knowledge of risk management, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Experience working with documented management systems, policies, processes, and procedures.


• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.


• Ability to work independently across multiple locations and with geographically dispersed teams.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.


• Willingness and ability to travel regionally.


• Ability to access operational and customer sites, subject to applicable site access requirements and approvals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Quality, Environment, Health & Safety management systems.


• Knowledge of ISO 9001.


• Knowledge of ISO 45001.


• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.


• Experience supporting integrated Quality and EHS management systems.


• Internal Auditor certification or audit training.


• Six Sigma, Lean, PDCA, or other continuous improvement methodology experience.


• Experience within defence, aviation, aerospace, maintenance, simulation, training, engineering, or other highly regulated industries.


• Experience working in a multinational and distributed team across multiple sites, countries, or regional organizations.

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose‑driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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