Quality Engineer

Tana Oy; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tana Oy, a Finnish environmental technology company, is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen the EHQS team. You will improve supplier quality, lead root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement across operations in a global context.

The role involves supporting new product introductions (APQP/PPAP) and collaborating with engineering, sourcing, production, aftermarket and product support. Location is Jyväskylä/Tampere, Finland.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in supplier quality or related role.
• Experience with heavy machinery or industrial products.
• Fluent Finnish and English.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/45001 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product and process quality by developing, maintaining and improving quality practices, controls and standards.
• Qualify and develop suppliers through audits and performance follow-up; act as main quality contact for suppliers.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related quality issues, field returns and warranty cases.
• Support new product introductions, including APQP, PPAP and supplier readiness activities; manage ECR/ECO processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Quality tools

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Education

Relevant technical degree

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

5S

Control Plans

Job description

Tana Oy is a Finnish environmental technology company founded in 1971. We are one of the leading developers and providers of mobile equipment and solutions for solid waste management focusing on waste treatment companies and waste yards.

The company slogan is TANA From Waste to Value®. We not only produce the best fit-for-purpose machines designed to reduce the environmental impact of waste, but also provide tailored life cycle services, supported by a strong local presence and expertise. Our commitment to sustainability and core competence in innovative R&D ensure that we not only meet but exceed industry standards, delivering efficient solutions to our customers worldwide. Nowadays TANA machines are exported to more than 50 countries.

Quality Engineer

Are you ready to take quality to the next level in international heavy machinery?

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to strengthen our EHQS team and help us ensure that our products, processes and supplier network meet the high standards expected by our customers and business. In this role, you will improve supplier quality, solve technical quality issues and drive continuous improvement across our operations.

Your responsibilities:

As our Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring product and process quality by developing, maintaining and improving quality practices, controls and standards. You will qualify and develop suppliers through audits and performance follow-up, acting as the main quality contact for suppliers. You will lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related quality issues, as well as for field returns and warranty cases, ensuring that corrective actions lead to lasting improvements.

You will also support new product introductions, including APQP, PPAP and supplier readiness activities. Supplier-related changes, such as ECR and ECO processes, will also be part of your responsibilities, and you will contribute to ensuring that changes are managed in a controlled and high-quality way. In your role, you collaborate actively with engineering, sourcing, production, aftermarket and product support.

What we expect from you:

We are looking for a proactive quality professional who enjoys solving problems, working with suppliers and improving ways of working. You understand manufacturing quality in an industrial environment and can combine analytical thinking with practical execution.

To succeed in this role, we hope you have:

• A relevant technical degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality or a related quality role.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and manufacturing processes related to heavy machinery or industrial products.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methods such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 5S and Control Plans.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly, hydraulics and electrics.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications and experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
• Fluent Finnish and English language skills.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and experience in heavy machinery/mobile equipment are considered an advantage.

As a person, you are systematic, curious and structured in the way you work. You enjoy investigating quality issues, identifying their root causes and turning your findings into practical improvements. You communicate clearly with different stakeholders and feel comfortable working in an international environment.

What we offer

At Tana, you will be part of an international company with a strong purpose and a practical, down-to-earth culture. You will work closely with experienced colleagues and have the autonomy to make practical improvements that support both our customers and our operations. We also offer you the chance to further develop your expertise in quality, supplier development and industrial manufacturing.

If this sounds like your next step, we would be happy to hear from you!

Location: Preferably Jyväskylä or Tampere

For more information, please contact Jarkko Hirvonen, Manager, EHQS during the following times:

24 July 13:00-15:00, 30 July 9:00-11:00 or 5 August 13:00-15:00.