Process Quality Engineer

Northvolt

Västerås, Västmanland
Permanent
Heltid

2 månader sedan

Job DescriptionNorthvolt has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Quality Engineer to join our bold project teams in Västerås.In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in enabling supply of the first large scale European battery factory. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society. We are continuously building a team of experienced Quality Engineers and great leaders with industry background.You will be in charge of developing, defining and implementing the quality standards, procedures, Quality Control plans and quality management principles for the Cathode material manufacturing operations, initially reporting to the Head of Quality. You will also be responsible for reviewing quality of our new product in development and will work closely with R&D, Production and Process Engineering to follow-up and improve to ensure a flawless transition into manufacture and supply of our Li-ion cells. You are skilled in running Design of Experiments and DMAIC improvement projects to resolve difficult and complex problems and optimise our processes.The Process Quality Engineer will be an expert in quality management which includes deep knowledge in quality systems, i.e. ISO9001 and IATF16949, quality process design, continuous improvement, quality control and assurance, process robustness, six sigma and monitoring of quality performance etc. You will play an important role to lead and co-ordinate quality monitoring and reporting, issue and crisis management as well as proactive quality planning and improvement. A background in metallurgy, inorganic chemistry or material science is a strong merit.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:

Establishing PFMEA's, process flow charts and MSA
Defining, establishing and owning 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

Participate and input to quality gate reviews in the industrialization phase of Product

Development to ensure reliable manufacturing of products

Be part of equipment commissioning team and deliver acceptance testing and qualification

milestones of new process equipment

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 con-conformities and

quality issues, e.g 8D and non-conformity reporting

Drive quality improvement and optimization projects utilizing six sigma methodology
Expert in complex problem solving and process optimisation, i.e skilled in DMAIC and DoE, multivariate 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
Facilitate establishment and continuous updating of DFMEA's and PFMEA's by working in multidisciplinary teams with process engineering, R&D etc
Train production staff and support development of production documentation, e.g. SOP's

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.Work with great peopleJosephine KorijnInvestment Manager"We move at a fast pace and decisions are made in a deliberate, thoughtful, and bold manner."Mohamed FarahR&D Electrode Manager"At Northvolt there is no right or wrong. Everyone brings something to the table."Maria ÅstrandDirector Raw Materials"It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of starting up a new industry segment."Erin MathewsIndustrialisation Manager"I love being a part of such a bold effort to tackle the energy problem."Skills & RequirementsEducation/Experience

MSc degree in Chemistry/Manufacturing/Engineering
Education in relevant quality and industrialisation discipline
Experience in MSA, DMAIC, DoE, PPAP and control plan development
Certified six sigma professional, i.e. green or black belt
Knowledgeable in statistics and multivariate 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, FMCG

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

Internal auditor certification
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

Specific skills

Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
Highly organized and results driven
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

Personal success factors (Consider Bold - Passionate - Excellent)

Has a "can do" attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
Customer focused
Flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of

humor

Passionate & purpose driven
Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
Ability to lead work teams

Great Place to WorkWorld leading techniqueTop specialists as team peersInternational environmentFast paced & entrepreneurial cultureWarrant programWellness grant4 semaines de vacances / 4 weeks of vacationJournées maladie illimitées / Unlimited sick daysProgramme de parts / Employee Stock Option ProgramRPDB / DPSPCompte Frais Employés / Employee Spending AccountTélémédecine / TelemedicineAbout the companyNorthvolt 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.

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