Specialist, Quality

upm; Houthalen-Helchteren; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meaningful work

Development opportunities

Sustainability focus

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

UPM is seeking a Specialist, Quality for our site in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium. You will perform laboratory testing, analyze results, and support production with quality improvements and investigations.

We value analytical thinking, problem solving, and strong communication in Dutch and English, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset. Join a diverse, sustainable, global team focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to quality projects, preferably in converting or printing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather information from various sources while maintaining focus and detail.

Responsabilités

• Perform laboratory testing and quality control measurements
• Record, analyze and report test results accurately and in a timely manner
• Support production teams with quality-related troubleshooting and root cause investigations
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test methods, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and customer quality projects
• Support claim handling activities and provide backup support for the Quality Engineer
• Support quality-related activities and decision‑making when needed

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Dutch & English

Teamwork

Time management

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Description du poste

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers

We are now looking for a Specialist, Quality to join our team in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium.

Greetings from your future manager

"We believe every sample has something to tell us, although some are definitely more talkative than others. Our team combines analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and strong teamwork to support production and continuous improvement. If you're curious, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, we'd be excited to welcome you and discover what we can achieve together."- Lauri Valkama, Senior Manager Quality Development & Operational Excellence Graphics

What you will do

• Perform laboratory testing and quality control measurements
• Record, analyze and report test results accurately and in a timely manner
• Support production teams with quality-related troubleshooting and root cause investigations
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test methods, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and customer quality projects
• Support claim handling activities and provide backup support for the Quality Engineer
• Support quality-related activities and decision‑making when needed

Who you are

• You have experience contributing to quality projects; experience in the converting or printing industry is considered an asset
• You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• You can gather information from various sources while maintaining focus and attention to detail
• You have good communication skills in Dutch and English
• You have strong team working capability
• You have a result‑driven way of working
• You are comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive environment
• You have understanding of time pressure in a production environment
• You have ability to prioritize and organize work well (Time Management)
• You are eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow in your career

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils". Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well‑being of our colleagues. We support the work‑life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi‑business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science‑based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working .

Additional information about the position

The position holder will report to Senior Manager Quality Development & Operational Excellence Graphics.

For further information about the role, please contact Lauri Valkama, Senior Manager Quality Development & Operational Excellence Graphics at [e-mail] or tel. [phone].

UPM Adhesive Materials provides high-performance, innovative self‑adhesive products, including label materials, graphics solutions, and specialty tapes, and reliable services close to customers. We are one of UPM's fastest‑growing global businesses employing around 3,300 professionals. In 2025, our sales reached nearly €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). Read more: adhesivematerials.upm.com