Project Quality Engineer

We are looking for a dedicated Process Quality Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent Battery Systems quality team based in Stockholm. By joining us, you will be a key player in assuring that our quality standards are being met.

About the job
The purpose of the Project Quality Engineer (PQE) is to assure that the quality processes (including tools and methods) in product & process projects are performed. The PQE sets the QMS for the project covering supplier, internal production and equipment design & manufacturing. He/She makes decisions regarding project quality activities: how these should be planned, driven and followed-up on, to ensure project objectives and customer satisfaction are reached. The PQE ensures that the quality activities are started at the right time in the project and driven until a successful launch, taking corrective actions when necessary.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Project Quality Planning

- Secure the creation, communication, update and follow-up of the Project Quality Plan
- Define the quality targets and KPI with the Project Management Team
- Work alongside project stakeholders to identify hard points and escalate to management team and line organization
- Ensures the appropriate quality project management processes are used at the correct time
- Create risk analysis on project level
- Define follow-up activities concerning project risks
- Present the project target status at each gate
- Initiate and update the white book. Review previous project white books to avoid repeat issues

Product & Process Quality

- Develop and own the quality control plan and quality tool plan, including manufacturing validation plan (FMEA, DVP, DFA)
- Lead Quality investigations using 8D method
- Support with target setting for project/product (process) audit and fault frequency
- Identify hard points and elevate to project management and line organization
- Proactively support Project teams and give training on quality tools and methods when necessary

Personal Success Factors:

- Promoting and requiring facts and data driven decision making in the organization
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to interact with different stakeholders to ensure that the Quality vision is understood and implemented correctly
- Proactive, strong-minded, quick thinker and assertive
- Passionate and purpose driven
- Has a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.
We believe that you have :

- MSc in e.g. Industrial/Mechanical engineering
- 3-5 years of experience in quality management
- Project Experience in Product development, Technologies or Operations
- Experience with Quality tools and Quality Processes
- Strong problem solver/decision maker, ability to take a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles, resistance or ambiguity
- Develop strong understanding of best practice quality tools
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of quality standards in the manufacturing business

Bonus points for:

- Project Management Professional recognized by PMI
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ASQ or equivalent experience
- Good knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and/or other relevant standards
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
- Ability to work in an international environment


Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable cells and high-quality battery systems. All manufactured with a record-low carbon footprint. Purposely built to provide Europe with the opportunity to switch to renewable energy – efficiently and entirely.

To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make batteries so great – they will one day make oil history.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, as well as our Gdansk facility for production of battery systems. We're also hiring for our gigafactory Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden. We want to work with smart individuals from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun.