Quality Manager, Production

We are looking for Quality Manager, Production to develop our quality assurance activities in Defense production for such products as passive radars, unmanned systems and signal intelligence products. The goal of Quality Manager is to ensure and continuously improve the quality of Defense production by leading the Production Quality team, securing compliance with regulatory, customer, AQAP, and internal requirements, and driving effective quality assurance throughout the production lifecycle. The role ensures that quality resources, processes, and practices are in place to support reliable, compliant, and efficient delivery of operational commitments. Key responsibilities - Lead the handling of production nonconformities, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer claims. - Monitor and report key quality metrics, including rejection rate, process capability, and quality costs. - Maintain and approve production quality instructions, process documentation, inspection requirements, and process changes with Engineering. - Ensure the use of approved work instructions, calibrated measuring equipment, and qualified production methods. - Coordinate production audits and oversee subcontractor quality performance. - Stop production processes or work phases when quality or safety requirements are not met. What are we looking for? You are an accomplished quality management professional with expertise and drive to elevate existing methods and processes. You are motivated by the opportunity to build new capabilities in a fast-growing environment and passionate about making a lasting impact on production quality. With excellent collaboration skills, you bring people together around shared goals and may already have experience leading a team of experts. Key requirements: - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field - Extensive experience in production quality management - Knowledge of quality standards, for example AQAP and ISO 9001/14001 - Strong analytical competence; knowledge of Six Sigma methodology is required. - Hands-on attitude, pragmatic and self-starting mindset - Strong managerial and leadership skills - Experience in lean production principles and manufacturing - Strong communication skills in Finnish and English - Knowledge of electronics, electrical engineering, and manufacturing is considered an advantage. Why Join Us? At Patria, you’ll work on projects and technologies that you simply won’t encounter anywhere else. You’ll build a long, diverse career surrounded by unique products, meaningful missions and skilled colleagues. We offer: - Annual performance bonus program - Lunch and recreational benefits - Support for job-related studies - Comprehensive occupational healthcare, including specialist services - Leisure-time accident insurance Become part of a supportive team of seasoned professionals — a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together. Interested? If this opportunity sparked your interest, we would be happy to hear from you and discuss more about the role, Patria as a workplace and the next steps in the recruitment process. Choose Patria and you make the difference. The application period ends on 29.10.2026. For more information about the position, please contact our recruiter Sari Rantanen +358 504071231 ext-sari.rantanen@patriagroup.com We will process your information confidentially. A standard security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.