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We are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Manager to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is part of our excellent Manufacturing Quality team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing the highest quality performance in our production in Northvolt Ett and contribute to building one of the first large-scale European battery factories.
About the job
The Senior Quality Manager at Northvolt will lead a team of Quality managers ensuring performance and customer satisfaction. The Senior manager will be responsible for multiple Quality value streams, leading Manufacturing quality employees to ensure that Quality strategy is deployed and KPIs target are achieved in full on time.
As a Senior Quality Manager at Northvolt, you will have the unique opportunity to spearhead the production of the greenest batteries in the world. You will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, contribute to building and developing your own team, and drive the business toward success.
The person we are looking for is driven, caring and structured. You thrive by leading others and work towards common goals. You are used to a high paced work environment and have confirmed management skills. Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Set up quality monitoring procedures, defines quality KPI's, evaluate performance and launch improvement initiatives.
Participate and input in change management, engineering change notification and deviation approval processes. Review results and action tracker and initiate improvement projects. Drive cross-functional and cross-technological manufacturing projects and opportunities. Drive quality improvement and optimization projects utilising six sigma methodology.
Participate and input to quality gate reviews in the industrialisation phase of Product and Process Development to ensure reliable manufacturing of products. Contribute to equipment commissioning activities.
Steer Organization Quality performance and act on deviations, launch, ramp up and serial production.
Leads problem solving activities to improve quality performance.
Leads developing, modifying, and executing quality policies/procedures that affect operations.
Ensure development and supervises quality managers, leaders and specialists.
Establishes quality objectives, work plans and delegates assignments to team members.
Ensures compliance to budget.
Establishes and assures adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
Recruit, develop a team spirit that creates energy, encourages compliance with company standards, values, policy and employment guidelines and develops logical thinking / problem solving skills.
Implement and audit standard quality procedures and processes.
Ensure Additional duties and responsibilities to deliver the quality KPI and Strategy.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Skills & Requirements
Skills and Requirements:
A degree in Engineering
8+ years working experience in high volume assembly/production
3+ years of leadership experience in an international organization
Experience and knowledge about FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Risk Management
Experience and knowledge of problem-solving process, 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, Pareto
Experience and knowledge of quality requirements and standards of the automotive industry (IATF 16949:2016)
Excellent English written and oral skills

Bonus points for:
Experience in the automotive industry
Certified six sigma professional green or black belt
Experience from a multi-cultural environment Visa mindre

Företagsbeskrivning


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Jobbeskrivning


Vill du jobba med hela världen men samtidigt ha en trygg samhörighet i ett team med specialister där alla bidrar med värdefull kompetens, erfarenhet och glädje? Vårt marknadsområde Quality Engineering (QE) har lite drygt 30 medarbetare utspridda över landet och nu söker vi fler medarbetare. I vårt team är vi allt från nyexaminerade till seniora med en bred kompetens inom kvalitet, svets och material.
Som Kvalitetsingenjör, QA/QC, kommer du arbeta med kvalitetssäkring och kvalitetskontroll såväl internt som hos våra kunder. Du kommer att vara involverad i upphandling, konstruktion, tillverkning, installation och slutdokumentation i samband med mekaniska installationer, ombyggnationer och reparationer. Majoriteten av din tid kommer du spendera hos våra kunder och då vi både har kunder i Sverige och globalt innebär rollen en del tjänsteresor, både långa och korta. Till den här rollen söker vi dig som är resbar och kan tänka dig konsultuppdrag som innehåller veckopendling.


Kravspecifikation


Som person är du driven och ansvarstagande. Vi tror även att du är en god kommunikatör med god förmåga att rapportera och presentera kvalitetsrelaterade milstolpar. Du trivs med att samarbeta i grupp men även självständigt under eget ansvar.
Lämplig utbildning är civilingenjör alternativt högskoleingenjör med 3–5 års arbetslivserfarenhet av kvalitetsarbete inom läkemedels-, process-, gruv- eller energiindustrin.
Eftersom mycket av arbetet även kan vara mot internationella kunder, behärskar du både svenska och engelska i tal och skrift.


Ytterligare information


Är du intresserad av att jobba i ett teknikintresserat gäng med kunniga specialister, där vi lär av varandra och det ges goda möjligheter för utveckling? Då söker du dig till rätt team!
Quality Engineering erbjuder en mångfald bland kollegor med olika specialistområden, en bredd på uppdrag och en möjlighet att själv utvecklas åt det håll man vill! Läs mer om oss på Quality Engineering och våra spännande satsningar här: https://afry.com/sv/nyhetsrum/nyheter/afrys-quality-engineering-kanner-av-den-grona-omstallningen
AFRY är en arbetsplats med framåtanda och trygghet i form av kollektivavtal och personalförmåner för samtliga av våra medarbetare. Vår personalklubb arrangerar sociala aktiviteter på och utanför kontoret. Allt från skidresor, sjunga i kör till att spela brädspel – det finns något för alla.
Har du frågor gällande tjänsten, kontakta någon av de rekryterande cheferna på:
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We are looking for an experienced Quality Systems Manager to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent Quality Compliance team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing the Quality Management System team and contribute to building one of the first large-scale European battery factories.
About The Job
As the Quality Systems Manager, reporting to the Director of Quality Compliance, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust quality management system that ensures adherence to quality, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, TS and VDA) across the organization. Your expertise in system design, including the development of an effective FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) system, and lean philosophy will be instrumental in building the foundations for a fast-growing and dynamic organization. By utilizing a systematic and lean approach, you will drive continuous improvement, standardization, and efficiency in our quality processes. Your role will extend beyond the Business Unit, establishing a scalable quality management system that supports the organization's growth and meets the needs of multiple sites and functions.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Develop and implement the strategic direction for Quality Systems, aligning goals and targets with the overall business goals set by the Director of Quality Compliance.
Establish robust systems and processes to ensure that customer expectations are met and exceeded, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
Define plans, policies, and procedures that outline the requirements and specifications for the quality function and the global organization.
Ensure compliance with Quality and Compliance regulatory standards across all Business Unit processes, taking ownership of identifying and addressing any gaps or non-conformities.
Continuously identify areas for improvement in methods, processes, resources, and standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Quality Systems audit and inspection plan, conducting risk assessments to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Establish an effective FMEA system, ensuring robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with the latest VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) and TS (Technical Specification) standards, updating our systems accordingly.
Foster sustainable relationships with customers and authorities, ensuring standard reporting requirements are met.
Ensure the Business Units comply with the Northvolt management system and maintain accurate document control for Quality Systems and Compliance.
Report key performance indicators (KPIs) to the Business Unit management team and the central Quality and Compliance organization at Northvolt.
Provide leadership, management, mentoring, and coaching to your teams, promoting their professional growth and development.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization, cultivating a culture of excellence in quality and compliance.

About You
The ideal candidate has experience in Quality management and is proficient in building and developing teams. You have demonstrated your expertise in driving quality and compliance in demanding production development projects, specifically within the chemical manufacturing or process industry. As part of the Business Unit management team, you will closely interact with operational teams in Skelleftea and Västerås, with the long-term goal of establishing a high-quality network that aligns seamlessly with the overall Quality and Compliance structure at Northvolt.
Skills & Requirements
We Believe That You Have
A relevant academic degree or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of management experience in quality and compliance management or equivalent positions.
Proven knowledge of relevant Quality and Compliance standards, specifically ISO and IATF.
Experience working in the chemical manufacturing or a process driven industry.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong knowledge and/or experience in risk evaluation and investigation methodologies.
Knowledge of working with Swedish authorities is preferred.

To apply, please submit your CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
This is a full-time position with a fixed salary.
The planned starting date is as soon as possible. Visa mindre

Quality Control Manager

Join us and use your curiosity and knowledge to create materials that will contribute to the world's greenest batteries.

On behalf of DONGJIN, we at Lernia are looking for a QCM to join their team. An important role where you get hired directly by our client. As a pioneer in the Korean fine chemical industry, DONGJIN has grown steadily along with the development of Korea's electronic materials market. Based on years of experience and competitive expertise in advanced materials technology, DONGJIN Sweden AB has been started. The business has grown over 2 years and will grow from today's 30 employees to approximately 100 employees, the product is CNT-Slurry and the customer is Nortvolt.

The Quality Control team in Dongjin Sweden AB is looking for Manager! We are looking for someone with chemical or mechanical background and experience of management. This team work with various analyses, checks and tests of raw materials, and our finished slurry product. This is a great opportunity to work with a small group of people in a newly built factory, with modern laboratories and technology. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a startup and the electrified future of Europe! If you have a degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or chemistry, we are interested!

The person we are looking for is highly goal-oriented, curious and eager to learn. You will have the chance to influence our first factory in Europe, Skellefteå, Sweden (to begin with) and see the results of your work. Our production will run in three shifts and the shift schedule may vary. We need you to be able to rotate between day, evening, and night shifts.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Planning, leading and follow up the quality control process and team.

Lead daily production quality control activities to ensure production/product quality specifications are met.
Understand and be part of method development and validation.
Operation of various analytical equipment such as ICP, GC-FID, PSD, viscometer, Karl Fisher and more.

Execute analyses required by the control plan.

Interpret, analyze, and report the data.

Report problems and deviations found and recommend improvements.

Participate in and improve methodology and actions together with production team

Education experience

Bachelor's degree (or technical school degree) in chemical or materials engineering or equivalent professional experience

Experience from quality control and quality assurance, preferably on the manufacturing floor

Knowledge of safety procedures in the laboratory

Specific knowledge of quality management systems (ISO and IATF)

Specific skills/abilities

Experience of manage teams

Planning operations

We require good knowledge of spoken and written English, Swedish is a plus but not a must.

Well organized, results driven and an eye for detail

Proactive

Details

Location: Skellefteå

Type of employment: Employed by DONGJIN.

Working hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday.

Temporary accomodation may be available

Applications

Attach your CV in English with your application where you describe your relevant experience for the role. We will not read applications received by letter or e-mail.

We're continuously working with our selection and interviews. The position may be filled before the application period ends.

For questions contact [email protected]

About Lernia
Lernia is one of Sweden's largest companies in staffing, vocational training and matching of jobseekers. We help people with education and jobs and companies with skills solutions. We have developed individuals' skills according to the needs of the labour market for over 100 years and staffed the Swedish industry for 20 years. In 2020, sales were SEK 2 billion, we have about 6,000 employees and are located all over the country. Our goal is at least 10,000 jobs each year. Read more about our work to develop solutions that lead to jobs and a successful business life at [www.lernia.se] (https://www.lernia.se). Visa mindre

We are looking for a Manager to lead Kedali Sweden's Quality team.


Kedali is one of world’s largest manufacturer of casings for lithium-ion batteries and operates within different segments of the battery industry and as the strategic partner of Northvolt here in Skellefteå.


The Quality Manager will proactively improve the quality systems of the company through internal audits, participation in process improvement programs, and interaction with key partners to obtain constructive feedback.


Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


Main Tasks include but are not limited to:
Run and develop the quality department, with a team of about 10 for now and 70 in future.
Develop goals and follow up on the business's goals consistent with other departments.
Coach the engineers to plan operations to meet customer expectations.
Together with the rest of the quality organization, continuously develop the quality work.
Actively develop the individuals in the team and the business scheduling.
Ensure that health and safety are prioritized within the company and be a cultural bearer of the company's values ??and strategy.
Ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS). Promote QMS and its principles throughout the organization. Including providing day to day support and leadership and as well as work on continuous improvement.
Operate effectively with the applicable accreditation bodies and regulatory authorities, appropriate administrators, healthcare/caregiver.
Participate in quality and regulatory discussions with external partners and customers.
Act as management representative as appointed from top management. Owner of Change Management board.





Competence and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or above, mechanical engineering or similar education background.
At least 6 years of relevant working experience.
Excellent English skills in both spoken and written. Speaking Chinese or Swedish is a merit.
Having the ability to work independently and driving your area of responsibility forward with high energy in a structured and results-oriented way.
Solution-oriented and always strives for good collaborations. Have strong leadership qualities and organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles.
Good command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Demonstrable knowledge of quality management systems ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO14001 and ISO45001 etc.
Must have quality problem solving skills and 8D report knowledge.
Must have knowledge of prevalent quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.). Visa mindre

In depth knowledge and experience with IATF16949
Knowledge of battery cell technology and/or manufacturing is a great plus.
Consolidated background in data and statistics. You have the experience to question and drive analyses of sampling rates and production data.

This position is a key role in ensuring both product and production excellence in one of the first large scale European battery factories. The impact that Ett will have on the transformation of both the European automotive industry and the move to a carbon free society cannot be overstated.
This position will be in charge of all Quality aspects of the new site and factory. Key to this success will be to build and lead a competent and dependable Team from scratch.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Continue to build a world class Team of Quality scientists, engineers, and technicians who are dedicated to the collective mission of energy system disruption.
Ensure the site is compliant with the Northvolt Quality Management System and ensure successful implementation and continued certification of ISO9001, ISO14001, IATF16949 and other relevant standards. This includes managing customer audits.
Use the methodologies developed in supporting the above compliances to drive continuous improvement (e.g. PFMEAs, control plans, Cpk, Kaizen principles, etc.). This is not a position about creating paperwork, it is about using the fundamentals of quality systems to consistently achieve product and production excellence.
Drive your Team to carry a proactive results-driven approach even in reactive situations (e.g. NC management, 8D completion, or customer complaints). Embrace quality science and use data to drive fact-based decision making.
Grow and feed the Team on a culture of continuous improvement and challenging assumptions. Build a high level of Team trust, and then ensure an open atmosphere where debate and professional exchange of ideas are encouraged.

Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
Consolidated working knowledge of various quality systems and methodologies (e.g. six sigma, 7 QC tools, 8D and root cause analyses). You are proficient in these tools, and have understanding of their value and implementation that you can nurture a Team to utilize them to their full extent Visa mindre

Northvolt has an exciting job offer for an experienced Production Quality Manager to join our passionate team in Skellefteå.
In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in establishing the highest quality performance in our production in Skellefteå, one of the first large scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.
As a Production Quality Manager you will lead the shift’s Quality and will supervise and support process quality employees, ensuring that standards are followed and employees are trained. You follow up shift Quality performance and continuously look for improvement. You act on deviations and work with support functions to fix problems.
Key responsibilities
Implement and audit standard procedures and instructions.
Lead, review and establish 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
Lead trouble shooting and root cause analysis activities in relation to con-conformities and quality issues, e.g. 8D and non-conformity reporting.
Ensure development of process quality employees (Technical, SOP’S, WI’s, Team development and behaviours)
Participate and input in change management, engineering change notification and deviation approval processes. Review results and action tracker and initiate improvement projects. Drive cross-functional and cross-technological manufacturing projects and opportunities. Drive quality improvement and optimization projects utilising six sigma methodology.
Participate and input to quality gate reviews in the industrialisation phase of Product and Process Development to ensure reliable manufacturing of products. Be part of equipment commissioning team.
Supervise and support employees
Follow up shift Quality performance and act on deviations
Develop a team spirit that creates energy, encourages compliance with company standards and employment guidelines
Set performance metrics (competence matrix) for each team member and then work with team members to make sure that all metrics are met.

Kindly apply with your CV and cover letter in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.
Skills & Requirements
Minimum Education / Experience Requirements
MSc degree in Chemistry/Manufacturing/Engineering.
5+ years of relevant work experience within high volume assembly/production.
Leadership experience in international organisations.
Experience of quality management in relevant industry, e.g. battery, automotive, pharma, food, pulp & paper, FMCG.
Expert in SPC, MSA, process capability, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem-solving methodology.

Additional Skills (Desired, but not Required)
Certified (lean) six sigma professional, i.e. green or black belt
Project management skills and a successful track record of leading quality improvement/six sigma projects in manufacturing and/or with suppliers
Experience with developing training and certification procedures and programs
Experience in FMEA (preferably IQ-RM), developing processes, standards, procedures and documentation in an efficient way to ensure high quality products to meet customer requirements
Experience in DoE, control plan development
Internal auditor certification for ISO 9001:2015
Experience with quality management systems as IATF16949 and with leading process and product audits according to VDA

Specific skills
Excellent English written and oral skills
Highly organized and results driven
An eye for detail
Exceptionally good problem-solving skills
Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management Visa mindre

We are looking for an experienced and driven Director of Quality Improvement to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent Quality team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in contributing to building one of the first large-scale European battery factories by utilizing Six Sigma methodology and process specialist knowledge to increase quality level, performance and reliability of processes and product in manufacturing, and contribute to Predictive Quality model.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead and develop a team of process quality & improvement specialists
Utilize and roll out Northvolt Six Sigma methodology and toolbox to Northvolt Ett
Upskill the Northvolt Ett organization as relevant in six sigma application
Mentor staff at various positions, e.g. green belts, process quality and sponsors in their application of Lean and Six Sigma tools, techniques and principles.
Optimize and control processes to reduce or remove process steps and to excel at predictive quality
Lead task force urgent problem solving teams, lead trouble shooting and root cause analysis activities
Lead and consult complex black belt improvement projects and cross-functional teams
Drive elimination of variability and achieve high process capability, reliability and robustness
Utilize advanced traceability data to drive improved quality performance
Work closely with Digitalization to leverage advanced data models for predictive quality performance
Ensure Capability development in 8D and Six Sigma methodology, including delivering training and checking skill level continuously
Contribute to Production System implementation together with Production Management
Take part and advice in developing PFMEA's
Collaborate closely with Production Management to ensure effective Quality Performance
Improvement portfolio is executed with successful outcome

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development.
Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.
Skills & Requirements
* *Education/Experience requirements :
MSc degree in Chemistry/Manufacturing/Engineering
Education in relevant quality and industrialization discipline
Experienced in complex problem solving and process optimization, skilled in DoE, multivariate data analysis, MSA, DMAIC etc
Knowledgeable in appropriate statistical software, e.g. MiniTab, Modde/Simca, Python, MatLab
Certified lean six sigma professional, black belt or master black belt
Knowledgeable in statistics and multivariate data analysis
5+ years of relevant work experience within high volume high value 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
Knowledge of battery cell manufacturing processes
Project management skills and a successful track record of leading quality improvement/six sigma projects in manufacturing and/or with suppliers
Expert in Lean, six sigma, 8D and Quality troubleshooting tools

We believe that you have:
Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
Highly organized and results driven
An eye for detail
Exceptionally good problem-solving skills
Innovative and creative who thinks outside the box
Strong Leadership skills and ability to lead in a matrix organisation
Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently

Personal success factors:
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

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. Visa mindre