Quality Engineer

Textron; Trelleborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 390,600 - 613,800; Full time

Job summary

Textron in Trelleborg, Sweden, is seeking a Quality Engineer for a full‑time position. The role involves maintaining the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, implementing Quality Plans, and investigating product quality issues. You will work closely with teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have relevant experience in quality assurance in a manufacturing setting, preferably hold a degree in engineering, and demonstrate strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAP is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Ability to present data accurately and effectively.
• Ability to mentor colleagues to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Develop and sustain Quality Plans.
• Investigate product quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Continuous improvement skills (LEAN)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

SAP experience

Education

Degree in a technical or engineering discipline

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

About Us

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side‑by‑side, all‑terrain vehicles, professional turf‑care equipment, and ground support equipment. At Textron Sweden AB, we manufacture one‑person–operated deicers under the Safeaero brand. We are committed to continuous innovation through rigorous research and development, as well as close collaboration with our customers to ensure our products meet their needs for safer, faster, and more cost‑efficient deicing operations. All Safeaero products are produced in Trelleborg, Sweden, and distributed to airlines and ground support service providers at some of the busiest and most deicing‑intensive airports worldwide.

About The Role

This is a full‑time position based at our manufacturing facility in Trelleborg, Sweden. As a Quality Engineer, you will support operations in ensuring that all quality, regulatory, and customer requirements are fully understood and met. You will also contribute to problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities across all departments, working closely with operations, engineering and other key stakeholders to drive and sustain high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement of quality processes across the business
• Develop, implement, and sustain Quality Plans to support ongoing improvement of quality processes
• Implement and monitor KPIs for quality processes and recommend actions when performance does not meet required standards
• Ensure that products and processes meet customer requirements and specifications
• Investigate product quality issues to:
  • protect the customer
  • identify and implement immediate corrective actions to enable production at acceptable quality levels through root cause analysis
  • ensure long‑term actions are implemented to prevent recurrence
• Support internal and external quality audits, including customer and third‑party audits
• Maintain quality documentation and records in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of LEAN or similar methodologies
• Perform other reasonable duties as required

Qualifications

• Educated, preferably to degree level, in a technical or engineering discipline
• Proven relevant experience within a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement skills, e.g., LEAN methodologies
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001 implementation or an equivalent standard
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience using SAP is advantageous
• Ability to present data accurately and effectively
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands while meeting operational deadlines
• Ability to influence and mentor colleagues to ensure ongoing compliance with Quality Management Systems
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

Primary Location

Sweden – Skåne – Trelleborg

Schedule

Full‑time – First Shift

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard