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Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Quality Maintenance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. As part of our new Gigafactory in Heide (Northvolt Drei), you will have the unique opportunity to shape one of the first large-scale European battery factories from the ground up, pioneering cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices.

About the job:

You will help shape Northvolt's setup in Germany and contribute to a key project in the country's energy and industrial transition. This role focuses on developing and applying quality standards for in-house produced parts, supporting maintenance and production. You will collaborate with various external parties, including technical teams, process engineering, Supply Chain, and IT & automation to ensure quality standards are met.

About the team

Join a dynamic, driven team in a fast-paced environment, working cross-functionally and internationally. The role offers significant impact and learning opportunities. You will be part of the operations department at Northvolt Drei.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the deployment of Quality Engineering tools and ensure products meet customer expectations.
• Support risk assessments like Design and Process FMEA and define Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ).
• Collaborate with Tooling, Industrialization, and other teams to maintain and improve quality standards.
• Develop test plans and implement Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R).
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management systems (IATF 16949/ISO9001).
• Support supplier evaluations and participate in process improvement activities.
• Deliver quality-related training and report to management.

The person we are looking for is structured, open for a wide range of challenges, and a team player. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and some humour.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognize that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Please note that candidates considered for employment with NV may be subject to a mandatory background check process.