QHSE Engineer

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Parental leave 14 weeks

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC is seeking a QHSE Engineer in Oldsmar, FL to drive quality management and compliance across ISO standards. You will guide audits, manage the Intelex platform, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product and process excellence.

3+ years in quality assurance within manufacturing, strong root-cause analysis skills, and hands-on SAP experience are required to advance Airgas’ safety and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quality assurance or operational excellence role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and preferably ISO 17025, ISO 11118 and ISO 17034.
• Hands-on experience with QMS platforms (Intelex preferred) and SAP.
• Proven ability to apply structured problem-solving (5-Why, Ishikawa, 8D, CAPA).
• Proficiency with calibration procedures and maintaining logs for precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and uphold ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 11118, and ISO 17034; guide audits.
• Implement and manage the Airgas/Calgaz QMS and IMS; support global direction.
• Manage controlled quality docs, SOPs, work instructions; support CAPA and 8D processes.
• Lead RCA, CAPA and 8D investigations to resolve non-conformances.
• Support calibration, inspection, and maintenance of precision equipment.
• Review KPIs with leadership and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure safety policies and participate in safety initiatives and audits.
• Collaborate across plants to share best practices.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

ISO 17025

CAPA/8D

Intelex

SAP

Root Cause Analysis

Calibration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Intelex Platform

SAP

Job description

R10101112 QHSE Engineer (Open) Location: Oldsmar, FL (Calgaz) - Industrial spec gas

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a QHSE Engineer in Oldsmar, FL! We are looking for you!

Comprehensive Family Benefits

• Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

At Calgaz, we are seeking a dedicated and impactful QHSE Engineer to join our facility in Oldsmar, FL. The QHSE Engineer contributes essential expertise in implementing, maintaining, and advancing our Quality Management and Integrated Management Systems (QMS & IMS), ensuring full compliance with international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 11118, and ISO 17034, as applicable. Balancing thorough quality control methodologies with modern workflow automation, this position guides supplier and customer quality, fosters collaborative problem-solving, supports effective CAPA, and enables key operational and export workflows across cross-functional teams. Ideally, you bring clear and empathetic communication skills, an ability to effectively manage priorities, alongside well-rounded Quality & Safety Assurance experience within a manufacturing environment. Explore our complete product range, offerings and quality standards at www.Calgaz.com.

Quality Assurance, ISO Compliance & Safety

• Maintain and uphold compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 11118, and ISO 17034 standards, as applicable, by guiding internal audit schedules and serving as main contact and site facilitator for both third-party external certification audits and internal corporate driven audits.
• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the Airgas and Calgaz QMS (Quality Management System) and IMS (Industrial Management System), supporting the Global Quality & IMS managers direction.
• Manage and support the Intelex platform, maintaining controlled quality documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process visual aids.
• Facilitate structured root cause analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and 8D investigations to constructively resolve operational discrepancies and non-conformances.
• Where required, support the calibration, inspection, and maintenance of precision measuring equipment, maintaining detailed calibration logs and vendor certifications.
• Review, assess, and share quality-related ‘Key Performance Indicators’ (KPIs) with leadership, proactively identifying operational bottlenecks, areas of concern or risk, and potential continuous improvement projects as a result of the analysis.
• Ensure full commitment to all Airgas and Calgaz safety policies, which includes supporting Good Catches, Safety Engagements and Task Observations.
• Inter-plant collaboration to support best practices.

Supplier & Customer Quality Management

• Serve as a key technical resource for key suppliers regarding local supplier quality concerns.
• Provide clear information internally and to suppliers for concern reviews.
• Manage local return material authorizations (RMAs), support Customer Services with credit adjustment details where required, and issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) where necessary.
• Manage local complaint resolutions using our communications and QMS online platforms, supporting other Calgaz locations as required, ensuring closure deadlines outlined within the QMS are met.
• Coordinate investigations alongside process owners into customer complaints and product failures, preparing technical investigation reports (8D reports) and establishing sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Utilize SAP for quality management functions, including inventory block/release, quality notifications, and data reporting as required.
• Coordinate local compliance requests, using the compliance management system to generate Declarations of Conformance, as required.
• Provide hands‑on, collaborative quality support and troubleshooting to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Track site Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance training records and ensure the local training matrices are kept up to date.
• Identify workflow automation opportunities to minimize manual administrative overhead and enhance cross-departmental efficiency.

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Are you a MATCH?

• 3+ years of proven experience in a quality assurance or operational excellence role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 9001 and preferably ISO 17025, ISO 11118, and ISO 17034 compliance frameworks as well.
• Hands-on expertise using Quality Management System platforms (Intelex preferred) and enterprise systems (SAP).
• Proven expertise in applying structured problem-solving methodologies (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone, 8D, CAPA).
• Proficiency with calibration procedures, precision instruments, and inventory control protocols.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a customer‑centric focus.
• Proven ability to develop training materials, lead auditor sessions, and cross‑train shop floor personnel.
• Proficient in using A.I tools, preferably Gemini and Google Apps related.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Management Systems, Operations, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

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Benefits

• We care about and support our Airgas Families.
• This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.
• Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and systems for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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California Privacy Notice

California Privacy Notice Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.