Production Quality Engineer

Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Production Quality Engineer. In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in developing a new generation of large-scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon-free society, and this is your opportunity to take part in leading those efforts and help drive us to success.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensure quality of product in accordance with customer requirements, oversee the Quality Control and testing plan, review results and process performance
Monitoring and analysis of complex data with the help of statistical process control tools.
Monitoring and analysis of internal and external quality problems.
Problem solving moderation of 8D reports
Implementation of quality tools, organization and leading of problem solving meetings with the team
Propose and/or drive quality improvement and optimization projects utilizing six sigma methodology
Monitoring and securing inputs for PPAP process according with customer requirements
Creation and maintenance of Control plan with participation in FMEA analysis. Facilitate continuous updating of PFMEAs by working in multidisciplinary teams with process engineering, R&D etc.
Perform machine and process capability studies and lead the team members on SPC and quality process release activities.
Development and implementation of quality procedures and instructions
Introduction and implementation of IATF 16949 audit
Taking a part in internal audit and release process audit
Performing manufacturing process audits
Participation in product audits problem solving
Embrace risk based thinking within the team. Report and mitigate safety relevant issues within the team in the appropriate system.
Train production and process quality employees and support development of production documentation[PN1] [AF2] , e.g. SOPs
Be part of equipment commissioning team and deliver acceptance testing and qualification milestones of new process equipment and installation of additional production lines

Qualifications/education/experience
MSc degree in Chemistry/Manufacturing/Engineering
5+ years of relevant work experience in similar role within high volume assembly/production, e.g. battery, automotive, pharma
Knowledge about FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Risk Management, Data analysis with statistical tools, drawings and special characteristics
Knowledge of basic problem solving process, 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, Pareto
Knowledge of quality requirements and standards of the automotive industry (IATF 16949:2016, VDA standards)

Additional Skills (Desired, but not Required)
Experience in automotive industry
Certified six sigma professional green or black belt
Internal auditor certification for ISO9001 or VDA6.3

Specific skills
Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
Highly organized and results driven
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, experienced in using data analysis software, e.g. Minitab
An eye for detail
Expert in non-conformity management and 8D
Exceptionally good problem-solving skills
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


Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is ASAP.