R&D Quality Engineer

Jobtailor; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Quality Lead for NPI projects in Sweden. You will lead quality execution from concept through release, ensuring verification, validation, and milestones are met.

You will integrate QMS into planning, drive DFMEA/DFM/FTA and CTQ definitions, and coordinate ISO audits. Collaboration with international teams and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and structured NPI frameworks (Stage-Gate, APQP).
• Knowledge of FMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA and other core quality tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality execution across NPI projects from concept to release, ensuring milestones, deliverables, verification, and validation requirements are met.
• Integrate quality requirements into project planning and embed quality objectives throughout development phases.
• Drive proactive quality risk management with DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM, DFA, and reliability assessments; define CTQ characteristics and support QC Plans.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (ISO 9001/14001/45001), track findings, and close corrective actions.
• Lead Root Cause Analyses related to NPI issues, problems, and design changes; implement CAPA.
• Monitor quality performance, identify gaps, capture lessons learned, and suggest improvements.

Skills

QMS understanding

Stage-Gate/APQP

FMEA/PPAP/RCA

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical mindset

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Quality tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead quality execution across NPI projects, from concept and feasibility through product qualification, certification, and release, ensuring milestones, deliverables, verification, and validation requirements are met.
• Integrate quality requirements into project planning, ensuring quality objectives are clearly defined, understood, and embedded throughout all development phases for new and existing products.
• Drive proactive quality risk management, facilitating DFMEA, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and reliability assessments; define critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) characteristics and support development of Quality Control Plans.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, ensuring audit readiness, tracking findings, and driving timely closure of corrective actions.
• Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) related to NPI issues, problem reports, and design changes, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor project quality performance, identify gaps in quality planning or execution, capture lessons learned, and proactively recommend improvements to strengthen future projects and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or relevant work experience from related field
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and structured NPI frameworks (e.g., Stage-Gate, APQP)
• Knowledge regarding FMEA, DFM/DFA, PPAP, RCA, and other core quality tools
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams
• Proactive, analytical, and solution‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to travel internationally is expected in the role.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading quality execution for NPI projects, integrating quality requirements into project planning, and driving proactive quality risk management. Proficient in conducting audits and implementing corrective actions while fostering collaboration across cross‑functional teams.