Process Quality Engineer Chemicals

In general, you have a long experience in quality management and have been driving large, innovative and challenging improvement projects internally and with external partners in the area of quality, six sigma, qualification & validation, improvements, efficiency and optimisation. Specifically, you have a deep understanding of working and cooperating cross-functionally in a multicultural environment with R&D, Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering, IT and Automation.

The candidate should be analytical and logical with an ability to identify opportunities and improvements to drive increased quality through data driven approaches, i.e. six sigma and statistical methodologies. The candidate should have strong technical abilities in order to succeed in this role.

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, 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

The person we are looking for is a team player, 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 Process 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 and cover letter in English or your complete LinkedIn profile. Full time employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date for the Quality Engineer is asap.

Skills & Requirements

Education/Experience

• MSc degree in Chemical/Manufacturing/Engineering
• Education in relevant quality and industrialisation discipline
• Certified six sigma professional, i.e. green or black belt
• 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

Specific Skills/Abilities

• Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
• Highly organized and results driven
• An eye for detail
• Proactive and goes beyond expectations
• Customer focused
• Exceptionally good problem-solving skills
• Has a "can do" attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
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