Quality Development Engineer

Outokumpu; Tornio; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu in Tornio, Finland, is seeking a Quality Development Engineer to strengthen our Quality organization and drive product quality development, process improvement and a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

You will analyze performance, lead improvement initiatives, work with production, product management, supply chain and other stakeholders, and help develop quality management systems and audits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management principles.
• Experience with quality management systems and audits.
• Practical knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proven ability to manage or coordinate projects.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; stakeholder collaboration.
• Fluent in English and Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality and performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop quality-related processes, metrics, and reporting tools.
• Analyze quality indicators (mechanical properties, surface quality, yield, customer satisfaction, change management).
• Lead and coordinate critical quality improvement projects.
• Support project portfolio management and Tornio quality initiatives.
• Contribute to quality management systems and audit readiness.

Skills

Master's degree in Engineering

Manufacturing processes

Quality management principles

Statistical Process Control

Project management

Analytical & stakeholder collaboration

English & Finnish language skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC tools

Job description

Would you like to play a key role in developing product quality, improving processes, and advancing a culture of continuous improvement in an international industrial environment?

We are looking for a Quality Development Engineer to strengthen our Quality organization. In this role, you will be at the heart of product quality development, analyzing performance and leading improvement initiatives that have a tangible impact on our customers, products, and business success.

You will work closely with Production, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, and other key stakeholders, while actively contributing to the development of our quality journey and management systems.

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the systematic monitoring, analysis, and development of product quality and performance. You will identify deviations and improvement opportunities at an early stage and translate insights into practical improvements in collaboration with various functions across the organization.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Monitor, analyze, and report product quality and performance while identifying development opportunities
• Develop quality-related processes, metrics, and reporting tools
• Analyze key product quality indicators, including mechanical properties, surface quality and characteristics, SOTIF, yield, quality losses, customer satisfaction, claims, and change management
• Lead and coordinate critical quality improvement projects
• Support project portfolio management and coordinate Tornio quality improvement project portfolio
• Contribute to the development of quality management systems, audit readiness, strategic quality objectives, and a strong quality culture

What We Expect from You

You will succeed in this role if you have an analytical mindset, the ability to drive improvement initiatives, and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders across the organization.

We are looking for a professional who has:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Physics, or another relevant technical discipline
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management principles
• Hands-on knowledge of quality management systems and audits
• Practical expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Proven ability to manage or coordinate projects
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Fluent communication skills in both English and Finnish

Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies, particularly Black Belt certification, is considered an advantage but is not a mandatory requirement.

Interested?

We offer a meaningful opportunity to contribute to product quality, customer satisfaction, and business performance in a global industrial environment. You will work with a broad network of stakeholders and have the opportunity to further develop your expertise in quality development and continuous improvement.

If you are motivated by quality and continuous improvement, you may be the person we are looking for.

For further information about the position, please contact Antti Pesonen, Senior Manager - Quality & Customer Requirements, tel. [phone], on weekdays between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.

We look forward to receiving your application!