Quality Control Engineer

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Quality Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in ramping up ETT and contribute to building one of the first large scale European battery factories.

About the job

Responsible for the development, validation, and execution of the methods used for material analysis, including incoming material, intermediate and finalized products for Research & Development and Production on a wide range of instruments. Strict adherence to the principles of Quality Assurance in QC. Proven track record in statistical analysis and measurement system analysis (MSA).

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Start-up of first methods and instruments
• Responsible for training and qualifying personnel, writing work instructions, performing method development and validation for a diverse set of samples, documentation
• Understand and internalize QA/QC principles in every day functions
• Conduct analyses on a wide range of instruments and report data/results
• Execute the Quality Control and testing plan of material and components
• Maintain the instruments to a high standard
• Work across many parts of the organization, collaborating with R&D technical team, Process Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, IT & automation.
• Drive operational excellence by being a key player in problem solving and process improvement exercises.

The person we are looking for is flexible, curios and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden (to start with) and see the results of your work. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and a sense of humor.

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. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date is asap.

Please note that candidates considered for employment with NV may be subject to a mandatory background check process.

Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have:

• MSc degree in Chemistry, Material or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in relevant laboratory environment
• Experience of laboratory work in relevant industry such as, e.g. Li-ion materials, Pharmaceutical, Food and Paper industries or automotive industry.
• Specific knowledge of quality management systems, e.g. ISO 9001, IATF16949, TQM
• Experience in developing methods, standards, procedures and documentation in an efficient way.
• Project management skills and a successful track record of leading quality projects in a laboratory environment
• Knowledgeable in Lean and six sigma
• Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem-solving methodology
• Curious, technically educated and preferably with a strong business background

Bonus points for:

• Experience and interest in manufacturing industry
• Fluency in other languages (Japanese, Swedish, Chinese, French)
• Experience from a multi-cultural environment

About the company

Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable, sustainable, and high-quality cells and battery systems. Built to enable the future of energy.

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 the world’s greenest batteries.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re looking for smart people 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!