Quality Assurance Engineer

Varex Imaging Corporation; Espoo; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Varex Bonus Plan

Remote work possibility

Daily fresh fruit

Annual fitness/culture voucher

Company mobile phone

Gym at workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Varex Imaging Corporation in Espoo, Finland, seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen the quality team. You will lead supplier quality management for Finland and Sweden, align with ISO standards, and collaborate with operations, R&D and administration.

The role requires a BSc/MSc, 8+ years in quality management, auditing experience, and strong problem-solving. Hybrid work with up to 2 days from home and 3 days at the Espoo office is available.

Formación

• Technical background (BSc/MSc)
• Knowledge of ISO 13485/ISO 9001 (preferably 13485)
• At least 8 years in quality management including supplier quality
• Auditing experience (lead auditor training preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Experience with quality tools and methods
• High level English (verbal and written)
• Ability to independently manage the responsibility area

Responsabilidades

• Supplier Quality: qualification/re-qualification of critical suppliers and maintaining supplier list
• Plan and perform supplier audits and first article inspections in Espoo
• Coordinate supplier reclamations and incoming inspections
• Communicate with Purchasing and Engineering and other stakeholders
• Lead supplier development activities and document relevant activities
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement: lead process development/improvements at Finland/Sweden sites
• Identify bottlenecks, implement actions, evaluate documentation and performance
• Support local Change Management and management reporting

Conocimientos

Quality management

Supplier quality

Auditing

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Educación

BSc/MSc in technical field

Descripción del empleo

Varex Imaging is a global technology leader in X-ray imaging, developing advanced solutions used in medical diagnostics, industrial inspection, and security systems. With a strong international presence and high-tech product portfolio, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in imaging. Varex Imaging is the world’s leading supplier of Photon Counting Detectors, and we are hiring more resources due to expanding portfolio and growing volumes.

Now we are strengthening our quality team with a new Quality Assurance Engineer to our office in Espoo, Finland. In this position, you will work in a close cooperation with our suppliers and different internal stakeholders, such as operations, R&D and administration. Preferably, you would have several years of experience in various tasks in the field of quality assurance in a manufacturing industry. You have an eye for detail, but you are also able to understand the wider business context and how quality, suppliers, manufacturing, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction are connected.

Quality Assurance Engineer responsibilities include supplier quality management activities for the Finland and Sweden sites, in close cooperation with colleagues in Walluf, Germany. Another key part of the role is to continuously improve our local quality and business processes in line with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The position is permanent, located in Espoo, Finland, and employment can begin immediately or as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Our team operates in both, Finnish and English and this role offers a hybrid work opportunity in line with our hybrid working policy (max. 2 day’s working from home and 3 day’s at the office in Espoo).

As our Quality Assurance Engineer, your areas of responsibility will be:

Supplier Quality

• Qualification and re-qualification of critical suppliers & maintaining critical supplier list
• Creating supplier audit program & planning and performing supplier audits
• Coordinate and perform First Article Inspections locally in Espoo
• Coordinate supplier reclamations and incoming inspection
• Communication with related internal stakeholders, as Purchasing and Engineering department.
• Supplier development activities (local and global) including relevant documentation
• Assist in the preparation of management reports

Quality Assurance and Continuous improvement

• Process development and improvement at Finland and Sweden sites by leading and facilitating related activities
• Develop and execute quality assurance practices through the organisation like:
• Identify quality assurance process bottlenecks and suggest & activate actions for improvement
• Evaluating processes in terms of documentation & performance.
• Support activities in area of local Change Management (Finland and Sweden)
• Assist in the preparation of management reports

To be successful in this position we expect you to have:

• Suitable Technical background (B.Sc/M.Sc)
• Knowledge of ISO 13485/ISO 9001 standard (preferably 13485)
• At least 8 years of experience in a field of quality management including supplier quality experience
• Auditing experience (preferably lead auditor training)
• Problem-solving abilities and continuous improvement mindset
• Experience of quality tools and methods
• English (High level of verbal and written English is essential)
• Capability to manage the responsibility area independently

In addition, strong communication skills, a positive mindset, and a proactive approach to tasks are important for success in this role. As we operate across three locations — Espoo, Stockholm, and Walluf — some travel will be required.

What we offer ->

• An opportunity to be part of international working environment with a committed, skilled, and motivated team
• Flat hierarchies
• Individual training and development opportunities
• An attractive compensation package including the participation in our Varex Bonus Plan
• Flexibility with remote work possibility
• Additional benefits as per location such as, daily fresh fruit, annual fitness/culture voucher, a company mobile phone etc.
• Gym available at the workplace

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.