Quality Engineer (m/f/*) – Temporary contract

3M; Gagnefs kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Sweden, Gagnef plant, is seeking a Quality Engineer for the welding portfolio. You will drive improvements in production processes, participate in continuous improvement forums, and support departments on quality issues.

The role requires Swedish and English fluency and a technical background in quality or mechanical engineering. The position is on-site, full-time, temporary maternity coverage ideally from January to December 2027, with a focus on improving yield, stability, and process

Qualifications

• Technical education in quality, production or mechanical engineering or relevant quality work experience.
• Knowledge of root cause investigations and problem-solving methods.
• Good knowledge of statistical methods and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive and participate in improvement activities within production and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in meetings for continuous improvement within departments.
• Work to improve yield, stability, and process capability.
• Perform and facilitate root cause analyses for quality deviations and process issues.
• Ensure quality issues are documented, analysed, and closed per processes.
• Create, update and ensure compliance of quality documentation.
• Provide support on quality matters to production, engineering and other functions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Education

Quality/production/mechanical engineering

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.Job Description:The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Quality Engineer for the “welding portfolio” at 3M Sweden, Gagnef plant, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.Here, you will make an impact by:Driving and participating in improvement activities within production and manufacturing processesParticipating in meetings and forums for continuous improvement within the departmentsWorking to improve yield, increase stability, and enhance process capabilityPerforming and facilitating root cause analyses related to quality deviations and process issuesEnsuring that quality issues are documented, analysed, and closed according to applicable processesContributing to the creation, updating, and compliance of quality documentationProviding support to production, engineering, and other functions on quality related mattersYour Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:Technical education (e.g. quality, production or mechanical engineering) or experience in quality work within production or manufacturing industryKnowledge of root cause investigations and problem-solving methodsGood knowledge of statistical methods and quality toolsFluency in Swedish and English, both written and spokenAdditional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Analytical and data drivenCurious about new ways of working and digital solutionsDetail-oriented and quality consciousundefinedJob specifics:- Work location: 3M Sweden, Gagnef plant- On-site role- Full time job – daytime- Temporary contract (maternity coverage up to 12 months) ideally from January to December 2027Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.We look forward to hearing from you!=== PLEASE APPLY UPLOADING THE ENGLISH VERSION OF YOUR RESUME ===Resources for YouFor more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.Max will be also your primary contact for interview scheduling if you are selected for that stage: please be prepared to interact with her.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.