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Quality Engineer in the Defense Industry

AFRY AB

Västernorrlands län, Örnsköldsvik

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Company Description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization, and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy, and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together, we accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society.

Job Description

Do you want to work with the whole world while also having a secure camaraderie in a wonderful team of specialists where everyone contributes valuable skills, experience, and joy?

We are now looking for a quality engineer on behalf of our client who wants to be part of an exciting journey in the defense industry. As a Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work very independently within your area of responsibility. You will have many points of contact, primarily with suppliers in Sweden and Europe.

As a Quality Engineer, you will be a key person in ensuring that suppliers meet high quality standards. You will work closely with both internal and external parties to investigate quality deviations, drive improvement efforts, and follow up on actions. You will also collaborate internally with engineering, purchasing, SQM, and production.

Your main tasks will include:

  • Investigating quality issues and deviations in the supplier chain
  • Applying temporary measures
  • Leading and following up 8D investigations or similar structured problem-solving methods
  • Deciding on corrective actions
  • Driving suppliers to conduct root cause investigations
  • Collaborating with purchasing, production, and engineering to ensure the right quality
  • Documenting and reporting quality status
  • Participating in improvement work

The position also includes rapid investigations when a major deviation has occurred. This means, among other things, that together with an investigation group, you will gather facts, request and evaluate quality and deviation reports from suppliers, and check inventory to quickly address the problem and find an appropriate solution.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has education in quality assurance, quality control, or similar
  • Has at least 3 years of experience in quality work within the manufacturing industry, preferably defense or another regulated sector
  • Is structured, analytical, and has good problem-solving skills
  • Has good knowledge of 8D methodology or similar tools for root cause analysis
  • Communicates clearly and collaborates easily

Meritorious: Experience with SAP or similar business systems.

The position requires you to undergo and be approved in a security clearance, in accordance with the Security Protection Act.

Swedish citizenship is a requirement for this position.

Additional Information

In addition to exciting assignments and fantastic colleagues, AFRY offers:

  • Secure employment, collective agreements, and competitive salaries
  • A generous candidate portal in Benify where you can see all our benefits
  • A flexible work environment and great freedom under responsibility as we understand that everyone's lives look different and the importance of having a good balance between work and leisure.
  • Internal training academy, AFRY Academy - As an employee with us, we always focus on individual competence development and a strong culture where we share knowledge and experiences.
  • Club AFRY – Our staff club with opportunities for cultural and sports events, book club, cabin rentals, yoga, ski trips, etc.

Are you interested in working in a tech-savvy team with knowledgeable specialists, where we learn from each other and there are good opportunities for development? Then you are looking at the right team!

Quality Engineering offers a diversity of colleagues with different areas of expertise, a breadth of assignments, and an opportunity to develop in the direction you want!

AFRY is a workplace with a forward-thinking attitude and security in the form of collective agreements and employee benefits for all our employees. Our staff club organizes social activities both on and off the office. Everything from ski trips, singing in a choir to playing board games – there is something for everyone.

If you have questions regarding the position, you can contact:

Jonas Enberg [email protected]

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, you can contact recruiter Fanny Sjödell at; [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

We do not accept applications via email. 

Welcome with your application by November 16!

We kindly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when brave ideas meet, when we collaborate, create innovation, and embrace creative solutions, that’s how we create the future. We are constantly seeking qualified candidates who want to join our inclusive teams around the world. Become a part of us and accelerate the green transition.

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