Quality Systems Engineer (m/w/d)

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis
• On-site

Job Description

We are searching for an experienced and motivated Quality Systems Engineer in Germany to join our team for a major capital project in Northern Germany.

You will be part of the Factory Program team that will drive the planning, purchasing, construction and commissioning of our new battery factory in Heide, Germany. Built in multiple phases over 5+ years the factory represents a multi-billion Euro investment project.

About the job As a (Senior) Quality Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust quality management system that aligns with global standards and customer requirements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, standardization, and operational efficiency across our quality functions.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and optimize quality processes/systems, aligning with global standards and customer requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the whole plant processes, addressing gaps and fostering continuous improvement.
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and act as an interface towards them.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze findings, and communicate results to both management and the central Quality and Compliance organization.
• Preparing the factory for ISO9001, ISO1499 and IATF16949 certification and audits.

The person we are looking for has great communication skills as have constant interaction with team members and external parties such as contractors, vendors, authorities and auditors. You have high work ethic, you are a multi-tasker with strong analytical ability and attention to details as well as critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You also need to be passionate & purpose driven - as we work for a more sustainable future and have a can do-attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit together with the ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently. We are looking for a driven, caring and structured team member. You are used to a high paced work environment and got good time management skills. Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor, while being highly organized and result driven.

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.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality and compliance management or equivalent positions.
• Proven knowledge of relevant Quality and Compliance standards, specifically ISO and IATF.
• Preferably familiarity with battery manufacturing processes, including cell assembly, module assembly, pack assembly, and associated testing procedures or
• Experience in working with large-scale production systems and understanding the unique quality challenges they present.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

About the company

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.