Quality Engineer – Subcontracting, Steel Structures (Travel)

Nordec; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordec is seeking a Subcontracting Quality Engineer for Steel Structure Sourcing to join one of our Baltic-based operations.

You will ensure quality throughout subcontracted manufacturing, conduct factory audits, develop processes, handle non-conformities, and collaborate with Project Managers, Logistics and Engineering. Travel to Baltic sites is required, and English is essential; Finnish language skills are beneficial for Finland-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education or qualifications such as IWE, NDT, EN 1090 or VT2, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in steel fabrication and workshop environments.
• Experience in quality inspections and audits of steel structures.
• Experience in developing quality processes.
• Understanding of procurement activities and processes.
• Willingness to travel mainly within Baltics.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English; Finnish language skills may be required for Finland-based candidates.
• Other language skills (Estonian, Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian or Polish) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance throughout the entire quality process for subcontracted steel structure manufacturing.
• Developing the quality processes for subcontracted manufacturing with the team.
• Conducting factory audits and on-site inspections of suppliers manufacturing subcontracted steel structures.
• Handling claims and non-conformities.
• Work with subcontracting team, Project Managers, Logistics and Engineering.

Skills

Quality assurance

Steel fabrication

Audits & inspections

Procurement understanding

Travel willingness

English fluency

Education

IWE / NDT / EN 1090 / VT2

Tools

Quality software

Job description

Nordec is seeking a Subcontracting Quality Engineer for Steel Structure Sourcing to join one of our Baltic-based operations.

You will ensure quality throughout subcontracted manufacturing, conduct factory audits, develop processes, handle non-conformities, and collaborate with Project Managers, Logistics and Engineering. Travel to Baltic sites is required, and English is essential; Finnish language skills are beneficial for Finland-based candidates.