Quality Engineer

**Quality Engineer** We are looking for a Quality Engineer with strong quality expertise and a precise, curious and practical approach to developing things. Does this sound like you? At Nouryon, we work purposefully every day, together and as individuals, to achieve ever better results. We create innovative and sustainable solutions to meet our customers' needs and address society's challenges today and in the future. **About the role** As Quality Engineer, you will work with the plant organisation to implement, maintain and continuously develop the IATF 16949 standard at a large production facility that supplies products to the automotive industry. You will also act as an expert on IATF requirements, supporting functions such as procurement and product development. **In your future role, you will work on matters including:** - Taking part in the practical implementation and maintenance of business processes in accordance with IATF 16949. - Acting as a Six Sigma specialist, for example in SPC and MSA. - Planning and conducting internal audits and supporting external audits to ensure that the quality system meets requirements. - Using quality reports and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and plan and carry out corrective actions. - Assessing and developing product specifications, quality control plans and testing methods with production, quality control, product managers and product development. - Partnering with production and the supply chain in new product development projects, ensuring that quality and process capability are considered from the outset in accordance with IATF requirements. - Training employees on topics such as the IATF 16949 standard and Six Sigma. - Although IATF is your main area of responsibility, contributing more broadly to the development of management systems and working practices and integrating IATF requirements into existing processes and systems. **What we hope you bring** - A master's degree in chemistry, engineering or another relevant field. - Several years of experience using management systems and statistical tools. - Good written and spoken Finnish and English. - Precision and conscientiousness, as well as strong planning and problem-solving skills. **We also value** - Experience with the IATF standard. - Six Sigma Black Belt certification or familiarity with Lean thinking. **We believe you are** A technically capable professional who enjoys problem-solving. You take responsibility for your work and are committed to high quality. You follow instructions and procedures carefully, especially in matters related to safety, and want to continuously develop your expertise. You work smoothly both independently and as part of a team, always putting safety first. **What we offer** You will join the quality team in Äänekoski and work closely with, among others, production, research and development, and business partners. The role offers varied responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your specialist expertise and put your previous experience to practical use. **Interested?** Apply through our online recruitment system no later than 1 November 2026. We do not accept applications by email. We will review applications and assess whether your skills are suitable for the role. We look forward to receiving your application!