Project Quality Engineer

Eaton; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Vantaa campus in Finland hosts a Project Quality Engineer responsible for guiding quality activities from early project engagement through FAT. You will ensure compliance with internal, customer, and industry standards, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality electromechanical systems.

The role emphasizes risk management, quality planning, and effective communication with engineering, suppliers, and customers to meet project requirements and ensure successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product and project management.
• Experience in risk management and quality planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities from project kickoff to Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
• Develop quality plans, control plans, and test plans for projects.
• Lead risk management for customer requirements, new features, and changes.
• Collaborate with Program/Project Management, Field Service, Product Engineering and Suppliers.
• Lead DFMEA as quality expert and drive lessons learned across the team.

Skills

FMEA

Project management

Risk management

Quality planning

Communication

Electromechanical systems

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Industrial Eng degree

Job description

Eaton's state-of-the-art campus in Vantaa, Finland, serves as a hub for its critical power systems business, bringing together research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and service under one roof. The campus supports the company's continued growth and creates new career opportunities in the region.As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7EWhat you’ll do:The Project Quality Engineer leads Quality activities starting from early project engagement (project kick off) until Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). Project Quality Engineer is responsible for meeting internal and external quality standards, industry regulations and Customer specifications.Quality responsible in product projectsParticipate in project team as quality team memberResponsible for the quality deliverables in project development process (prolaunch)The scope is new product introductions and new customer adaptation projectsLead Quality Plan development including integration of inputs from Customer, Suppliers and internal Eaton team membersDevelop quality plan, control plans, test plansRisk managementLead risk management activities with cross functional stakeholders: project risk, product risksIdentify risk related to customer requirements, new features, new changesDevelop and lead the risk mitigation plansParticipates in D FMEA as quality expert and as voice of the customerLessons Learned: Lead systematic, cross-functional Lessons Learned process and cooperate with project team implementation of identified actionProject & Change LeadershipWork closely with Program and Project Management, Field Service Engineers, Product Engineering, Supplier Chain Management, Operations and other cross‑functional partners.Clearly distinguish facts, evidence, assumptions, and conclusionsCommunicate technical issues effectively to engineering, commercial, and customer stakeholdersPromote disciplined, evidence‑based quality decision making aligned to customer expectationsIs responsible for risk management, creating control and quality plansRegulatory Compliance and Adherence to StandardsEnsure adherence to applicable Customer, industry standards and Eaton requirements.Supplier Quality ManagementPartner with Supplier Quality to ensure consistent alignment with Customer and Eaton standards.Review deliverables and compliance evidence from external suppliers.Support /Review audits, assessments, PPAP etc.Manufacturing QualityPartner with Plant Manufacturing Quality to ensure consistent alignment with Customer and Eaton standardsSupport /Review audits, assessments, PPAP etc.Customer QualityCooperate with Customer Quality for successful Factory Witness Test/Factory Acceptance TestOrganizational Development: Training, Coaching & Capability BuildingContinuously pursue self-development opportunities.Stay up to speed with internal and external process and procedures updates and enhancements.Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.Solid experience (5+ years) in product and project managementExperience in risk management, control and quality plansExperience in quality, product engineering or manufacturing engineering for electromechanical or safety‑critical electronic systemsSkills:Electrical product and UPS knowledgeFamiliarity with FMEAExperience in Project ManagementDirect experience supporting customer quality issuesExposure to factory and site quality environmentsExperience with FWT/FAT#LI-LM1What we can offer to you:Contract in fast growing global companyChallenging projects in dynamic collaborative teamGreat promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possibleExcellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for usAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.