Quality Engineer

NKT (Sweden) AB; Falu kommun; On-site; SEK 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power cable technology company in Falun, Sweden is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure quality standards and enhance operational methods. Responsibilities include coordinating quality initiatives, managing supplier and customer complaints, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, experience with quality tools, and be fluent in Swedish and English. The role promotes a culture of quality across the organization and offers flexibility for work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexibility in work location

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality, production, or another relevant technical field.
• Experience with quality tools such as 7QC Tools, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal nonconformity analysis and follow up on corrective actions.
• Validate supplier corrective actions and manage customer complaints.
• Support continuous improvement and coach in quality processes.

Skills

Quality tools (7QC Tools, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Fluent in Swedish and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality, production, or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Drive Excellence and Innovation Together

Are you focused on promoting quality excellence and enhancing methods consistently? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your analytical skills and problem-solving mindset contribute meaningfully to our challenges? We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Falun, Sweden.

In this position as a Quality Engineer, your contributions will be vital in maintaining external and internal quality standards and assisting with customer and supplier quality procedures. You will be part of the local Quality team and report directly to the Quality Manager.

Join a Team Where Your Problem-Solving Mindset Makes a Real Impact

• Coordinate internal nonconformity analysis and follow up on corrective/preventive actions
• Validate supplier corrective actions and manage supplier complaints.
• Handle customer complaints and concession requests as well as secure implementation of corrective action plans
• Facilitate problem-solving initiatives
• Collect and analyze quality data and prepare reports
• Support continuous improvement and coach in quality processes
• Participate in audits, inspections, and customer visits
• Issue customer certificates and conduct internal process audits
• Organize and participate in quality meetings and trainings
• Promote and represent the quality culture across the site

Balancing Customer Needs and Operational Excellence

We are looking for a person with a solid focus on meeting the needs of both customers and the organization. You demonstrate a strong commitment to developing and supporting standardized working methods and driving continuous improvement. Your ability to collaborate across different levels of the organization contributes to a higher overall quality approach. You also have a great interest in understanding cable technology and enjoy working closely with production as well as other parts of the business.

• Bachelor's degree in quality, production, or another relevant technical field, or alternatively a technical or electrical high school education combined with equivalent professional experience
• Experience working with quality tools such as 7QC Tools, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC and FMEA.
• Proficiency and experience working with MS Office
• Fluent in Swedish and English, speaking and writing

Occasional international travel may be required.

At NKT we believe in empowering our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to work-life balance extends beyond mere words; it’s woven into the fabric of our company culture. Whether you’re working partly from home or collaborating in our vibrant office spaces, we prioritize flexibility, well-being, and harmony. Because when our team members flourish, so does our innovation and growth.

Join us in advancing the green revolution

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.

We will review applications continuously but we recommend you to apply no later than 28/10-2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Suzane Svensson at [phone]. In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to HRBP [e-mail]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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