Associate Quality Engineer: Manufacturing Quality & CAPA

Swedish Match; Kungälvs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Pension and comprehensive insurance

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Swedish Match in Gothenburg and Kungälv is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to ensure high standards across products, materials, and processes. You will work with colleagues to solve quality challenges, support compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 2–3 years in QA/QC in manufacturing, an engineering-related degree, and strong English communication. International tobacco/regulatory experience is a plus. Great team and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, natural sciences, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control within manufacturing.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Understanding Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support and guidance to manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support change management activities, risk assessments, and validation initiatives.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, performance metrics, and reports.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support follow-up actions.
• Monitor material and product quality and help resolve quality concerns.
• Support training activities and promote quality standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

Swedish Match in Gothenburg and Kungälv is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to ensure high standards across products, materials, and processes. You will work with colleagues to solve quality challenges, support compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 2–3 years in QA/QC in manufacturing, an engineering-related degree, and strong English communication. International tobacco/regulatory experience is a plus. Great team and development opportunities.