Quality Development Engineer

Outokumpu Stainless Oy; Tornio; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu Stainless Oy is seeking a Quality Development Engineer to drive product quality development in an international industrial setting. You will analyze performance, lead improvement initiatives, and collaborate with Production, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen quality systems.

The role focuses on monitoring quality, developing metrics, and coordinating improvement projects that impact customers and business success. Fluency in English and Finnish is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, 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 in English and Finnish.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality management

SPC

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Bilingual EN/FI

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Quality management systems (QMS)

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.

• 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 Masters 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.

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.

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.

Työsuhde: Työsuhde

Palkka: Muu

Työskentelyaika: Päivätyö

Paikkoja: 1

Lähde: Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: Teollisuus & tuotanto, Tutkimus, kehitys & tuotekehitys