Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Manager

Overview Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is searching for a Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager to lead Antcom’s quality management, regulatory compliance, health and safety, environmental, and facilities functions. In this role, you will own the systems and processes that ensure our products, operations, and workplace consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring the ability to move between strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution. You will lead continuous improvement of our Quality Management System, drive quality performance, maintain ISO certifications, oversee outgoing quality and customer quality issues, champion a safe and compliant workplace, and ensure our facility effectively supports the needs of the business.Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest and most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in demanding operating environments. Working at Antcom combines the agility and visibility of a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Autonomy & Positioning, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept through delivery onto customer platforms. Join our fast-paced team supporting customers across aerospace, defense, survey, agriculture, and other advanced industries.The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Torrance, California. Responsibilities As Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager, you will:Own and continuously improve Antcom’s Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with applicable ISO, regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.Develop and monitor quality KPIs and objectives, identify trends and risks, and drive improvement initiatives.Lead internal and external audits, including audit planning, findings, corrective actions, and certification activities.Manage nonconformances and corrective actions, ensuring effective root cause analysis, implementation, and closure.Maintain quality policies, procedures, documentation, and applicable regulatory and product approvals.Lead implementation of new ISO standards and certifications, including gap assessments, action plans, documentation, training, and audits.Lead the Quality team and incoming/outgoing inspection, ensuring products meet customer and internal requirements.Manage customer quality issues, returns, and repairs, including investigation, communication, and corrective action.Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.Lead Antcom’s Health & Safety program and Safety Committee, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.Conduct workplace safety inspections, maintain safety policies and programs, and coordinate required employee safety training.Oversee facility operations and maintenance, including management of facilities personnel, contractors, and improvement activities. Qualifications Must-Have:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.7+ years of relevant experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, operations, EHS, or a related discipline, including experience in a leadership or management capacity.Demonstrated experience managing and improving a Quality Management System in a manufacturing environment.Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience supporting or leading internal and external quality audits.Experience managing nonconformances, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.Strong understanding of quality systems, inspection processes, document control, and quality performance metrics.Experience interpreting and implementing regulatory, customer, and quality-system requirements.Strong leadership skills with the ability to establish expectations, drive accountability, and influence across functions and levels of an organization.Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.A proactive, adaptable, and open-minded approach with a strong willingness to take ownership and do what is necessary to move the business forward.Nice-to-Have: Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations applicable to California manufacturing operations.Experience leading Safety Committees and developing workplace safety programs and training.Experience managing customer quality issues, RMAs, repair processes, and customer corrective action requests.Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement training or certification.Key Success Factors: Ownership: Takes responsibility for Antcom’s QHSE systems and drives issues through resolution rather than simply identifying problems.Continuous Improvement: Challenges the status quo and proactively identifies opportunities to improve quality, compliance, safety, efficiency, and business performance.Practical Problem Solving: Balances rigorous compliance with pragmatic solutions appropriate for a fast-moving manufacturing environment.Leadership: Builds accountability while developing and supporting employees across quality, safety, and facilities functions.Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment, shifts priorities as business needs evolve, and is comfortable wearing multiple hats.Attention to Detail: Maintains the discipline and accuracy required for quality systems, regulatory compliance, audits, and controlled documentation.Bias for Action: Approaches challenges with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset and follows actions through to completion.Communication: Effectively communicates requirements, risks, priorities, and expectations to people across disciplines and levels of the organization.We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.Click on the links below to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.EEO Know Your RightsEEO Employee RightsEEO Pay TransparencyApplicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources for assistance at View phone number on click.appcast.io ext: 134We are an E-verify participating employer. Click on the links below for more information about E-Verify and your right to work.E-Verify ParticipationE-Verify Right to WorkCompensation & Benefits Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division provides the following compensation range and a general description of other compensation and benefits. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. The Company reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range or offer other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law. Our benefits and bonus plans are reviewed annually and are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Hiring Salary Range: : $104,600 - $167,300.00 per annumBonus Eligibility: We offer a company profit share and individual incentive-based bonus programs. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and a generous 401(k) company match. We also provide tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses. Professional Development: We provide education assistance, funding for professional association memberships, mentoring programs and access to tools, resources and training to navigate your career. Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-3068Category: QualityType: Permanent Full-TimeCompany : Name: Antcom