Production Engineer - Upstream

Northvolt is looking for experienced production engineers to initially join our manufacturing team in Västerås and later transfer to Skellefteå. This role will be placed in the Upstream area where the Cathode material is produced and requires a background in chemical engineering or similar.
With sustainability at heart we are ready to play an important part from the very start in building the largest scale European battery factories. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a carbon free society.
The Production Engineer Upstream will be the process expert at Northvolt Ett. You will drive projects and define actions with the purpose to increase efficiency in production. You will use your specific problem solving techniques to minimise downtime and ensure process stability.
We are building and expanding - therefore you will be participating in the implementation of new equipment and play an important role about all manufacturing related issues.
Whilst learning one of the most advanced technologies, you will be working intimately with the operations team developing training material, training staff in lean manufacturing principles and methods, instructing on standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Analyse and evaluate production processes to maximise productivity of processes, machinery and workers (reducing downtime, lowering cost and ensuring safety).
Initiate and drive problem solving workshops by using methods like DoE, 5W and 8D.
Understand and reduce process variation by using tools like SPC.
Develop data driven approaches to analyse process performance.
Enable new product introductions for your assigned process.
Support in the development and modification of FMEAs and Control Plans.
Create and modify standard operation procedures and work instructions.
Develop and train direct labour.
Participate in and drive projects for new equipment.
Participate in and run meetings with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholder.

Education/Experience
Bachelor or Masters degree of Science in Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience from similar industries like paper & pulp, chemical, refinery, plastics, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automotive or batteries.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing concepts, SPC and capability analysis
Very valuable (but not required) if you have experience from battery manufacturing.
Good to have project management experience.
Knowledge in powder production (e.g. Co, NMC, other cathode materials) is a plus.

Specific Skills/Abilities
Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus.
Highly organized and result-driven.
An eye for detail.
Proactive and goes beyond expectations.
Exceptionally good negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Has a can do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently.
Ability to work in a high profile and often high pressured international environment.
Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor.
Passionate & purpose driven.

The person we are looking for is strongly goal oriented, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden (to start with) and see the results of your work. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. The Production Engineer is a vital member of the Operations team and key to Northvolt's mission to enable the future of energy.
Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
The planned starting date for the Production Engineers is as soon as possible in Stockholm/Västerås and then transfer to Skellefteå.