Quality Associate

Job Scope

High level purpose of function.

A Quality Associate is responsible for confirming key quality attributes of intermediate products and processes as well as identifying and responding to non-conformity issues in production. Ensures quality along all production steps and product outcomes to create a stable process environment during production. Works closely with production staff, quality technicians and engineers. A Quality Associate is responsible for ensuring that production processes and products meet internal and customers’ quality specifications and defines problems and follows-up on improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Ensure that control checks are completed according to the control plan in the defined time.
• Ensure robust start of production and coordinate quality handover between shifts.
• Ensure 5S in control and measurement areas and participate in improving 5S methodology and actions together with the production team.
• Ensure documentation and record of product and process quality data and utilize these to improve processes.
• Adhere to Quality Assurance principles. 
• Operate various analytical equipment such as a Karl Fischer, measurement by ruler or micrometer, microscopes, instrumental analysis etc.
• Conduct ample registration for at-line/off-line analysis.
• Provide training to the operation team.
• Ensure conformity of cleanliness requirements in area of responsibility.
• Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resources for the benefit of the business.

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: No
• Direct reports: No
• Work environment responsibility: No

All employees are accountable for complying with safety regulations and actively supporting a safe workplace.

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role

Qualifications and Experience

• High school education or relevant higher education (e.g., industrial program at a gymnasium level.
• 2+ years previous experience from the manufacturing or processing industry (e.g., battery, pulp and paper, food, chemicals, microelectronics, oil & gas, pharmaceutical processing).
• Experience from quality control and assurance on the manufacturing shop floor is a plus.
• Experience identifying requirements and clearly documenting specifications.
• Basic Microsoft office skills (Excel, powerpoint, etc).

Specific skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or other sample tracking software is a plus.
• Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams.
• High work ethic, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills are a must.
• This role requires the ability to stand for extended periods and perform work in controlled environments, including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE. The role also requires working shifts and working in multiple process areas, according to business needs. This role requires working full-time on the shop floor, supporting operation.