Global Quality Engineer: QMS, Lean Six Sigma, Travel

Dafo Vehicle; Stockholms län; On-site; SEK 640,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

Dafo Vehicle AB USSC is seeking a hands‑on Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain quality assurance processes that meet ISO 9001 and customer requirements. You will drive continuous improvement across the business and collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to uphold regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes problem‑solving, audits, CAPA, and cross‑functional partnership to improve design for manufacturability, reliability, and supplier quality metrics in a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in an SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, etc.).
• Proven hands‑on experience with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, IMDS, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of MDS System and analytical problem‑solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.
• Support audits and ensure timely closure of non‑conformances and corrective actions.
• Own and coordinate PPAP, FAI, incoming inspection, MRB activities, and production quality approvals.
• Act as site expert for material and product compliance (IMDS, REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals).
• Lead quality improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Drive RCA and CAPA to improve product and process performance.
• Identify cost‑effective quality improvements across operations.
• Define and implement quality control plans, SPC, and sampling strategies.
• Plan, conduct, and own product and process audits.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve DFMA and reliability.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and scorecards.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers on audits and management.
• Lead customer complaint handling and corrective actions (8D).
• Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, including PPAP approval.
• Monitor quality KPIs, analyze trends, and report insights to senior management.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for fact‑based decisions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with procurement, supply chain, logistics, sales, and customer service.
• Promote a Health, Safety & Environmental culture and live PASSION values.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

IMDS

Job description

Dafo Vehicle AB USSC is seeking a hands‑on Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain quality assurance processes that meet ISO 9001 and customer requirements. You will drive continuous improvement across the business and collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to uphold regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes problem‑solving, audits, CAPA, and cross‑functional partnership to improve design for manufacturability, reliability, and supplier quality metrics in a global