Head of Quality & Metallurgy

Stegra; Uppsala län; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Gym membership subsidy

Bike lease

Pension plan

Parental benefits

Insurance

30 days vacation

Job summary

Stegra in Boden, Sweden, seeks a Head of Quality & Metallurgy to lead our Quality & Metallurgy team within the Operations & Production organization. You will drive product quality, process performance, and continuous improvement as we ramp up one of the world's most advanced fossil-free steel plants.

This role blends technical metallurgy leadership with people management, shaping product quality, process control, and manufacturing procedures while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience within steel production, metallurgy, or quality management.
• Experience with carbon steels, micro-alloys, HSLA, UHSS, electrical steels, or similar products.
• Strong understanding of steelmaking and process technologies.
• Experience with product development in production environments; knowledge of quality systems and CI.
• Experience with metallurgical and chemical testing.
• Familiarity with ISO, VDA, IATF, or equivalent.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support the Quality & Metallurgy team
• Drive excellence in safety, health, and environmental performance
• Partner with operational managers on technology and process development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, metallurgy, and manufacturing processes
• Ensure the team supports production units and product release activities
• Provide technical expertise in metallurgy, steelmaking, and process optimization
• Develop manufacturing procedures and process control strategies
• Contribute to Stegra's mission of delivering high-quality fossil-free steel

Skills

Metallurgy

Quality management

Process improvement

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or related field

Job description

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.

If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow.

At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you.

Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life.

What You’ll Do

Right now, we are looking for a Head of Quality & Metallurgy to join our Operations & Production organization in Boden.

In this role, you will lead the Quality & Metallurgy team and play a critical role in ensuring product quality, process performance, and continuous improvement across our operations. You will combine technical expertise with people leadership, helping to shape both our products and our ways of working as we ramp up one of the world's most advanced green steel plants.

The Metallurgical Development function provides technical expertise to manufacturing operations while driving mission-focused development with a strong emphasis on quality, environmental performance, and economics. The team develops process control approaches and manufacturing procedures to support fossil-free steel production.

You will work closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards while continuously improving performance and efficiency.

• Lead, develop, and support the Quality & Metallurgy team
• Drive excellence in safety, health, and environmental performance
• Partner with operational managers on technology and process development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, metallurgy, and manufacturing processes
• Ensure the team effectively supports production units and product release activities
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in metallurgy, steelmaking, and process optimization
• Support the development of manufacturing procedures and process control strategies
• Contribute to Stegra's mission of delivering high-quality fossil-free steel

What You’ll Bring

You are a technically strong leader with a passion for metallurgy, quality, and continuous improvement. You enjoy developing people, solving complex technical challenges, and creating strong collaboration across functions.

At Stegra, we value people who combine deep expertise with curiosity, humility, and a drive to improve both processes and teams.

Specific to this role, we would like to see that you can tick off a fair amount of the boxes below:

• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience within steel production, metallurgy, or quality management
• Experience working with carbon steels, micro-alloys, HSLA, UHSS, electrical steels, or similar products
• Strong understanding of steelmaking and process technologies
• Experience with product development in production environmentsKnowledge of quality systems, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with metallurgical and chemical testing
• Familiarity with standards and certifications such as ISO, VDA, IATF, or equivalent
• Strong communication skills in English

Benefits At Stegra

At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive.

You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature.

This is Stegra

Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat.

By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.

Our Boden Site

Our Boden site is located just west of Boden City, right in the heart of a growing green industrial hub in Northern Sweden. It’s where we’re building one of the world’s most modern, sustainable steel plants-designed with safety, efficiency, and people in mind. With just a 10-minute commute from town, you’ll be close to both cutting-edge technology and the everyday convenience of living near nature, schools and community life.

Boden Video

Founded in 2020, Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) was created with the purpose to decarbonize hard-to-abate industry. Construction of our first project - an integrated plant producing green hydrogen, green iron and green steel - is well underway in Boden, Sweden. Slashing emissions using green hydrogen and renewable electricity, we’re starting a clean industrial revolution. Steel is just the beginning. Together, we focus on delivering green impact - for our people, customers, investors, society and planet.