Production Quality Engineer

We are looking for a driven Production Quality Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent Production Quality team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing quality standards and procedures and contribute to ramping up the production of the first large scale European battery factory.
About the job
A Production Quality Engineer at Northvolt is responsible for ensuring quality of our new product. You will work very closely with production Engineering to follow-up and improve processes to ensure a flawless transition into manufacturing and supplying our Li-Ion cells. In a nutshell, you will be implementing quality standards, procedures, quality control plans, and quality management principles while working with cutting-edge technology amongst an ambitious and supportive team. Please note that as Northvolt's production runs 24/7, the role will require shift work.
About You
We believe that to be a successful Quality Engineer, you should have extensive experience in quality management and problem solving. Furthermore, you should be a passionate, result oriented engineer who enjoys spending time on the shop floor. The person we are looking for should have experience from driving large, innovative and challenging improvement projects within a fast pace manufacturing environment. Finally, the Quality Engineer is expected to have deep knowledge in quality systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF16949, continuous improvement, quality control and assurance, process robustness, six sigma and monitoring of quality performance.
Key responsibilities include but
are not limited to:
Developing PFMEA's, process flow charts and conducting
MSAs
Defining and producing the Quality Control plans for
each process operation
Set up quality monitoring procedures, quality KPI's,
evaluate performance and make improvement proposals, i.e. Process
capability: SPC and Cpk
Co-ordinate quality gate reviews in the Product
Development process from start of design phase through to manufacturing of
products
Oversee the Quality Control and testing plan, review
results and process performance and initiate improvement projects
Lead trouble shooting and root cause analysis activities
in relation to deviations and quality issues, e.g 8D and non-conformity
investigations
Expert in complex problem solving and process
optimization, i.e skilled in DMAIC and DoE, multivariat data analysis etc.
Collaborate closely with Customer quality engineers to
deliver required input to customer projects, e.g. PPAP documentation
Develop, implement and audit standard procedures and
instructions
Work across many parts of the organization,
collaborating with the Battery Systems organization, technical, design and
development teams, automation and external partners
The person we are looking for is a team player,
shopfloor oriented curious and eager to learn and with a natural ability
to demonstrate Quality Leadership. Our organisation requires and values
great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. The
Production Quality Engineer is vital to Northvolt customer satisfaction,
the success of Northvolt and key to our mission to enable the future of
energy.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary, and Shift Work Required
Planned starting date is ASAP
Skills & Requirements
We believe that you have :
MSc degree in Chemical/Manufacturing/Engineering
Education in relevant quality and industrialisation discipline
Knowledgable in statistics and multivariat data analysis
5+ years of relevant work experience within high volume assembly/production
Experience of quality management in relevant industry, e.g. battery, automotive, pharma, food, pulp & paper, FMGC
Knowledge of quality management systems, e.g. ISO 9001, IATF16949, TQM
Experience in developing processes, standards, procedures and documentation in an efficient way to ensure high quality products to meet customer requirements
Project management skills and a successful track record of leading quality improvement/six sigma projects in manufacturing and/or with suppliers
Experience from developing training and certification procedures and programs
Knowledgeable in Lean and six sigma
Expert in SPC, process capability, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem solving methodology
Curious, technically educated and preferably with a strong business background

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About Skellefteå
Nestled in the north of Sweden, Skellefteå provides an idyllic scene for nature lovers. The home of Europe's largest green battery gigafactory, Skellefteå is a pioneer in driving Europe towards sustainability. With its vicinity to the water and natural reserves, Skellefteå provides a great balance between quaint city life and exploring the surrounding nature for weekend excursions.
Relocating? Northvolt has got you covered. With our local, in house relocation team, we will ensure you and your family smoothly settle into your new northern life. Northvolt supports with relocation expenses as well as pre-departure, home-finding, and settling-in support for the entire family.