Vacant job

At Billerud, we believe that by keeping tomorrow in mind, we do our best today. Thanks to our employees, we are a global leader in renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to reach your full potential and contribute to a sustainable future? Join us!

We are now looking for our next Quality Engineer based in Gävle who wants to help strengthen our quality work. You will become an important part of our team, working cross-functionally to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, and efficient improvement efforts close to production, our customers, and internal specialist functions.

Gävle mill is a global leader in the production of liquid packaging for beverage and food packaging, as well as White Top Kraftliner for the corrugated board industry. Our products are used globally, and every day we produce material for approximately 200 million portion packs. This means that one out of four portion drinks worldwide contains liquid packaging from Billerud in Gävle.

In our production environment, we work together to create safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. You will contribute to a flow where quality and safety are at the forefront, while developing your skills by learning new processes, techniques, and working methods.

As a Quality Engineer, you will:

• Analyze, interpret, and report on quality data and process correlations.
• Investigate and resolve customer cases.
• Support the production organization in quality assessments.
• Lead and structure problem-solving and root cause analyses.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on materials and customer requirements.
• Drive quality improvement projects and initiatives.
• Participate in internal and external quality forums.

We prioritize Safety First! At Billerud, we all take responsibility for contributing to a safe work environment.

This is a permanent position.

Qualifications

To succeed in the role of Quality Engineer, we believe you have:

• A Master's degree in process, chemical, paper, or quality-focused engineering, or equivalent experience as assessed by Billerud.
• Experience in quality and improvement work or the process industry.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• A solid understanding of business systems, target management, and improvement methodologies.

Personal attributes

In this role, you thrive if you are analytical and have a natural ability to identify patterns and connections in complex processes. You communicate clearly and value collaboration across diverse interfaces, building trust through an open and flat working style. At the same time, you are proactive and curious, with a strong commitment to developing both working methods and processes.

Our values are important to us, and we believe that you who apply will identify with our core values: Care for each other and we keep our promises.

Contact us

Would you like to know more about the position? Contact Carina Nyström, Section Manager Quality and Management Systems at 070–7951455 or [email protected].

We kindly ask that you refrain from submitting proposals from external recruitment agencies.

Application information

Please submit your application by 2026-08-16. Selection is ongoing, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Working with us in Gävle gives you the opportunity to combine a role in a global industrial operation with daily life where career, development, and quality of life go hand in hand. Gävle is a growing and attractive part of Sweden where work, quality of life, and proximity meet. Here, city life blends with nature experiences, where restaurants and culture coexist with forest trails, sea breeze, and an active outdoor lifestyle.

Read more about why it's a smart choice to live and work in Gävle here: www.gavle.se/bo-och-uppleva

Why us?

• The opportunity to influence and develop our payroll processes and working methods in a continuously evolving function.
• A part of an engaged team where we care for each other, collaborate closely, and create a safe and development-focused work environment.
• A chance to contribute to a more sustainable future.
• Development and career opportunities.
• Performance-based bonus, access to holiday and vacation homes, occupational pension, and a range of additional benefits according to company policy.

Our recruitment process includes: interviews, assessment tests, reference checks, and a passed alcohol and drug test.