Sr. Quality Engineer, Production

Eaton; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company

Challenging projects

Promotions (internal)

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Eaton in Vantaa, Finland, is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer for production to own quality performance on assigned production lines and drive prevention, risk management and data-based improvement.

You will act as the Quality expert for new product introductions and product changes, ensure PFMEA, Control Plan and risk assessments are completed, support manufacturing readiness, analyze defect trends, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, R&D, and suppliers to raise product

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical, Automation, or Process Engineering.
• Experience in the energy or electrical sector is advantageous.
• Proven track record of driving measurable quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own quality performance for assigned production lines and lead improvements.
• Promote a proactive quality culture through prevention and risk management.
• Act as the Quality expert for new product introductions and changes.
• Ensure PFMEA, Control Plan and risk assessments are completed throughout project phases.
• Support manufacturing readiness, pilot builds and production launches.
• Analyze quality metrics and lead root cause analyses and CAPA.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven mindset

Planning & execution

Structured problem solving

Influence & drive action

Independent work

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical/Automation/Process Eng

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plan

MSA

SPC

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr. Quality Engineer, Production (75458)

Requisition ID75458-Posted10/16/2026

Eaton's state-of-the-art campus in Vantaa, Finland, serves as a hub for its critical power systems business, bringing together research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and service under one roof. The campus supports the company's continued growth and creates new career opportunities in the region.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

• Own quality performance for assigned production lines through monitoring, improvement initiatives, root cause resolution, and risk escalation.
• Promote a proactive quality culture through prevention, risk management, and fact-based decision making.

Support New Product Introductions and Product Changes

• Act as the Quality expert for new product introductions and product changes.
• Ensure quality requirements, controls, and risk mitigation activities are completed throughout project phases.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plan and lead risk assessment, and quality planning activities.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews, pilot builds, and production launches.
• Assess quality impacts and support change management activities.

Analyze Quality Performance and Solve Complex Problems

• Monitor and analyze key quality metrics, including defects, complaints, FPY, scrap, rework, and CONC.
• Develop reports and dashboards to identify quality trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate Quality Alert, containment, and escalation activities.

Ensure Compliance and Drive Continuous Improvement

• Plan and perform product, process, and system audits.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and Quality Management System requirements.
• Drive initiatives that improve product quality, process stability, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, R&D, Supplier Quality, and Project teams to prevent quality issues and improve manufacturing quality.

You Will Also

• Champion PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, and Capability Studies across the site.
• Support deployment and continuous improvement of manufacturing quality standards and quality methodologies.
• Utilize data analytics and statistical tools to identify trends, solve quality issues, and drive data-based continuous improvement and decision-making.
• Support quality analytics, reporting, and KPI development to drive data-based improvements.
• Coach and mentor Quality Engineers in NPI quality, risk assessment, and structured problem solving.
• Lead quality readiness assessments for strategic NPI projects.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing quality processes and quality management tools.
• Identify, communicate, and escalation significant quality and business risks to management.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant quality related experience in manufacturing setting.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical, Automation, or Process Engineering.
• Experience in the energy or electrical sector is considered an advantage.
• Proven track record of driving measurable quality improvements

Skills and Competencies

• Strong stakeholder collaboration and facilitation.
• Structured, risk-based approach to problem solving.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and drive action.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Strong planning and execution skills.
• Ability to work independently in complex environments.
• Strong data-oriented mindset.

What we can offer to you:

• Contract in fast growing global company
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
• Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us

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