SUMMARY

The Director of Quality and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring an organizations products, processes, and operations adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop and implement an integrated quality and EHS strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on quality, safety, and environmental matters.

• Quality Management:
  • Establish and maintain a robust quality management system (QMS), ensuring compliance with standards like AS 9100/AS9110.
• Ensure the FAA/EASA certificates – Production Certificate and Repair Station 145 Certificate are supported with adequate procedures and resources to assure proper compliance to regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee quality control and assurance processes throughout the product lifecycle or service delivery.
• Assesses product specifications of the company and its suppliers and compares with customer requirements.
  • Manage supplier quality, conduct audits, and ensure product quality requirements are met.
• EHS Management:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Conduct risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and incident investigations.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, local, state, and federal).
  • Develop and deliver EHS training programs to employees.

• Administers the workers’ compensation claims program ensures that the corporation is following applicable laws and regulations and develops accident prevention programs
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with various departments (e.g., operations, engineering, HR) to integrate quality and EHS considerations into business processes.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders as needed.
  • Lead and mentor EHS and Quality teams, fostering a strong culture of safety and quality. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Leadership and management skills, including the ability to build and motivate teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially for identifying root causes and developing solutions for quality and safety issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with stakeholders and providing training.
• Project management skills for implementing new initiatives and driving continuous improvement. 
• Establish, maintain and optimize an effective quality management systems (Part 21 Production and Part 145 Repair Station).
• Drive continuous improvement in the quality systems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Quality Management).
• Extensive experience (typically 7-10+ years) in EHS and/or Quality leadership roles, preferably within the specific industry.
• Production Certificates/Repair Station 21/145 Certificate experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable FAA regulations as well as previous experience interacting directly with the FAA required.
• ISO/AS9100/AS9110 Experience required. Quality system experience associated with US government contracting, DCMA oversight and interface.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Airframe & Powerplant License a plus
• ASQ – Certification by the American Society for Quality a plus
• CMQ Manager – Certified Quality Manager a plus
• 40- Hour Hazwoper Certification
• CSP - Certified Safety Professional a plus
• CIH - Certified Industrial Hygienist a plus
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in an office and factory settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

MD Helicopters, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.