Regional QHSE & Quality Lead (UAE, Qatar)

CAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Quality Management & EHS Specialist to strengthen our Defence & Security operations in the Middle East, focusing on QMS and ISO standards across UAE and Qatar. You will drive audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with regional teams.

You will support compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, implement EHS programs, and develop QHSE metrics. Travel up to 20% across the UAE and occasional trips to Qatar are expected.

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.

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.

Skills

Quality Management

EHS Management

Auditing

Risk Assessment

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering/quality/safety

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

CAE is seeking a Quality Management & EHS Specialist to strengthen our Defence & Security operations in the Middle East, focusing on QMS and ISO standards across UAE and Qatar. You will drive audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with regional teams.

You will support compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, implement EHS programs, and develop QHSE metrics. Travel up to 20% across the UAE and occasional trips to Qatar are expected.