Your role

To create value through sustainable operational excellence by leading Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment strategies that ensure safe workplaces, superior product quality, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement while supporting the long-term growth ambitions of NVE.

Your day-to-day

Quality

• Sustain high levels of in-house product by overseeing quality process and ensuring adherence to defined standards.
• Reduce production-related failures by identifying root causes using structured methodologies and implementing corrective actions that prevent recurrence and improve production efficiency.
• Implement and lead Atlas Copco’s Safety Culture and standards across all operations and locations.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into product development, sourcing, production and service processes.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Support team on 3rd level investigation on field warranty and provide documentation to engineering, operations and sourcing team on related issues.
• Coach, develop and mentor QSHE team members while building organizational capability throughout NVE.
• Lead and drive actions related to the establishment of and compliance with triple ISO Certifications with collaboration with other departments
• Develop a robust supplier quality system by conducting evaluations and audits that result in improved supplier long-term performance and reliability.
• Develop and execute a multi-year QSHE strategy aligned with National Vacuum Equipment (NVE) and Atlas Copco business objectives.
• Establish, monitor and report QSHE performance indicators, ensuring achievement of annual targets and continuous improvement trends.

Safety, Heath and Environment

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety (i.e. OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA), environmental regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain occupational health programs that support employee wellness, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for facility management and maintenance within NVE sites to improve environmental and sustainability road map, including energy reduction, waste reduction, environmental compliance.

Your skills and experience

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent work experience in related field. 
• A minimum of 10 years' experience within a multi-disciplined manufacturing quality, safety, health, and environment.
• Quality and SHE expertise in ISO9001, 14001 & 45001 management system
• Strong people management skills
• Project Management training and experience preferred

Knowledge

• Strong cross-organizational communication skills
• Good level of competency in MS Office suite.

Additional requirements

• Trustworthy and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Reliable and have a great work ethic.
• This position will report to General Manager and will lead the QSHE Department in the company.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent. 

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Traverse City, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you. 

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: Lori L Kerlin