Quality Control Engineer

Swedish Match; Kungälvs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Pension & insurance

Wellness allowance SEK 5,000

Lunch program

25 vacation days

Parental benefits

Jubilee Awards

Job summary

Swedish Match in Kungälv, Sweden, is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support production through quality monitoring, problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will ensure that QC activities are properly set and followed, investigate deviations, define corrective actions, and collaborate with Production, QA and Engineering to resolve issues.

The role requires a technical degree, 2–3 years in quality/manufacturing, and knowledge of quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Biological, Physical sciences, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or equivalent.
• Good communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• 2-3 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of quality systems, standards, and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze data and make fact-based recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive working style.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate product quality against established standards.
• Ensure QC activities are properly set and followed.
• Define corrective actions for deviations.
• Follow lab measuring equipment qualification and validated methods.
• Perform testing and maintain records.
• Create and review procedures, work instructions, methods, and other Quality Documents.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering to resolve issues.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support audits, compliance and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English communication

Structured working

Regulatory compliance

Education

Chemistry/Engineering/Quality degree

Equivalent work experience

Job description

We’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Swedish Match is an affiliate of PMI and has been a leader in the industry for more than 200 years. With huge change comes huge opportunity. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the freedom to develop better solutions and move your career forward in new directions.

Join our Quality team and play an important role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. We are looking for Quality Control Engineers to strengthen our team at our factory in Kungälv, supporting production through quality monitoring, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Impact You'll Own

• Ensure that Quality Control activities are properly set and followed.
• Support stable and efficient production by identifying, investigating, and resolving quality deviations.
• Drive continuous improvements that strengthen product quality, compliance, and operational performance.
• Contribute to reliable measurement systems and testing methods that support informed quality decisions.
• Help build a culture of quality across the Kungälv , Gothenburg and Silkeborg factories through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and evaluate product quality against established standards.
• Ensure that Quality Control activities are properly set and followed.
• Ensure that critical deviations are solved and define appropriate corrective actions.
• Follow lab measuring equipment qualification adherence and application of validated methods
• Perform necessary testing and ensure the associated records evaluated and retained.
• Participate to the creation/review of procedures, work instructions, methods and other Quality Documents
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze quality data and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills & Capabilities

Must Have

• Degree in Chemistry, Biological sciences, Physical sciences, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or another relevant technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• 2-3 years of experience working with quality control, quality assurance, or manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of quality systems, quality standards, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze data and make fact-based recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive way of working.

Nice to Have

• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience from highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, calibration, or measurement systems.
• Swedish and/or Danish language skills.

Rewards & Benefits

• Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Occupational pension and comprehensive insurance coverage.
• SEK 5,000 annual wellness allowance.
• Subsidized lunch program.
• 25 vacation days plus a Working Time Account (ATK).
• Generous parental benefits, including reduced working hours with full pay during the first month back after parental leave.
• Jubilee Awards recognizing long-term service and dedication.

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