Quality Engineer

Konecranes; Hyvinkää; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Konecranes in Hyvinkää, Finland, seeks a Quality Engineer to join the Continuous Improvement team within BU Quay and BU Horizontal & Yard. You will manage nonconformities, perform root cause analyses and drive corrective actions on global projects.

You will prepare inspection and test plans, support suppliers, conduct on-site inspections, and occasionally lead small development initiatives related to product quality. English is essential; Finnish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Technical educational background in electrical, industrial or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience in nonconformity handling, quality assurance and quality control.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods is an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Finnish knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Nonconformity management for assigned projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Root cause analysis and driving continuous improvement of quality for the assigned product.
• Support projects by preparing ITP and FAT protocols according to customer specs and KC standards.
• On-site inspections based on ITP for selected suppliers.

Skills

Target-oriented

Analytical

Communication skills

English proficiency

Drawings interpretation

Root cause analysis

Quality assurance

Quality control

Continuous improvement

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Quality team in Continuous Improvement department in BU Quay and BU Horizontal & Yard. In this role, you will be part of the project team ensuring high-quality deliveries for our global customers. You will collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders to make sure that our products meet customer requirements and Konecranes quality standards.

As a Quality Engineer, you will focus on managing nonconformities throughout the project lifecycle, performing root cause analyses and driving corrective and preventive actions. You will work primarily with projects related to your assigned product area. You will prepare project‑specific inspection and test plans, support suppliers in meeting quality expectations, and conduct on-site inspections at supplier locations and occasionally at customer sites. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead small development initiatives related to your product area or quality processes.

The position is based in Hyvinkää, Finland, with on‑site work required two days per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) and remote work possible on other days. This role includes occasional global business travel, approximately 20–40 days per year.

Your key responsibilities

• Nonconformity management for assigned projects in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
• Root cause analysis and driving continuous improvement of quality for assigned product
• Support selected projects by preparing ITP (Inspection and test plan) and FAT protocols (Factory Acceptance Test) based on customer specification and KC standards
• On-site inspections based on ITP for selected suppliers

Qualifications

What should you bring

To succeed in this role, you are target‑oriented and have strong analytical and communication skills. You are motivated to work in a global environment and enjoy collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders across different cultures.

In addition, you bring:

• A technical educational background (bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, industrial or mechanical engineering) or equivalent competence gained through relevant work experience in quality management.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Previous experience in nonconformity handling, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods is an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English. Finnish language skills are beneficial.
• Knowledge of products in the container‑handling industry is considered an asset.

Additional Information

In this role, you will gain a broad understanding of project‑based delivery business and quality management within Port Cranes. You will work closely with our global suppliers and project teams, giving you a clear view of how complex equipment comes together throughout the full delivery lifecycle.

You will join an international, supportive and development‑minded quality team with a strong, positive spirit. The environment promotes learning, collaboration and continuous improvement, and both the team and leadership actively encourage new ideas. You will not only manage the quality of your own product area but also have the chance to influence how our processes, tools and supplier performance evolve. Your contribution genuinely shapes how we work and how our products are delivered.

If you are motivated by learning, collaboration and having a real impact on quality in global projects, this is an excellent place to grow. Want to learn more about Konecranes and what your future colleagues have to say – visit our Career pages!

For further information about the role, please contact Tuomas Pouta, Project Quality Manager by email: [e-mail].

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.