Senior Quality Manager

Who we are and what we do?

Speed has always been in our DNA. Become a member of our team and join us on the fast lane!

With globally around 4500 employees and unlimited passion for mobility and innovation, Valmet Automotive is working on the future of the automobile. A clear focus on eDrive Engineering – paired with outstanding manufacturing competence – we are an experienced and visionary partner for development and production within an industry on the rise. 

In our Electric Vehicle Systems business line (EVS) we develop and manufacture battery systems from 48V up to High Voltage for automotive and industrial applications. Valmet Automotive covers the full range from contract manufacturing to a TIER1 system supplier.

Here’s where you’ll make an impact:

We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Quality & HSE to join our team at the battery factory in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The Manager is charge of the quality systems, processes and control as well as training to create effective processes and good quality culture. The aim is to create necessary capabilities for customer needs and support business by good quality performance both externally and internally.

You act as leading manager in quality management and development. You develop training programs, processes and methods as needed. You work with your 50 people team of Quality and Laboratory Engineers and operator to manage work instructions and methods that support Control Plans, PFMEAs, and process validation. You ensure together with your team members that the Quality and Laboratory areas meet the 5S standard that has been implemented in the Uusikaupunki factory. In this role, you have the opportunity to utilize Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing and quality processes, and to improve quality methods and practices.

You organize and support customer and regulatory audits as they relate to the Quality. Besides the leadership and development of your team members, you contribute in developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators in areas related to your tasks.

This is an on-site role in our battery factory in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The work can be managed partly by remote work with some 80 % present / 20 % remote ratio.

We hope that you have:
 

• MSc/BSc in engineering or other relevant degree for industrial management
• Experience in quality management and KPIs in automotive industry supply chain
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
• Proven leadership experience
• Experience in training and development
• Excellent networking and problem-solving skills
• Fluent spoken and written English is a basic requirement, Finnish is valued with high focus

We consider beneficial:
 

• Six Sigma Black belt certification
• German language skills

Our special extras

• An employer committed to sustainable, environmentally conscious business practices
• Performance-related annual bonuses
• Safe and interesting working environment, ergonomic and modern workstations
• Versatile e-learning opportunities (e.g. LinkedIn Learning and Rosetta Stone language courses)
• Free use of the company gym Laturi (beside the Uusikaupunki plant)
• Electronic employee free time activity benefit ePassi (sports, cultural and wellness services)

Further information

Matti Huttunen

Managing Director, EV Operations Uusikaupunki

Mobile +358 45 619 5128

matti.huttunen@valmet-automotive.com

Please send your application latest Sun 19.5.2024