QHSE Leader – Compliance & Risk Management

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 Role
We 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.