Quality Engineer

Kongsberg Automotive, department Hvittingfoss, seeks talented and enthusiastic people who want to be involved in producing components for tomorrow's vehicles. We offer a strong corporate culture with a focus on innovation, teamwork and effective manufacturing processes.
We are now looking for a Quality Engineer with a good understanding of the subject who want to ensure that that production delivers parts according to the quality standards. We want you who have a mindset of customer satisfaction and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Customer satisfaction in resolution and containment of concerns

• Ensure that the manufactured parts meet the customer quality standards

• Act as the primary liaison for customer PPAP submissions related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product/Process Change Requests (PPCR)
  

Main tasks

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customer representatives.

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to ensure production consistency and minimize the impact of non-conformities.

• Monitor and manage scrap levels in the assigned production area, including daily follow-ups and action plans to reduce waste.

• Handle customer complaints using structured problem-solving methodologies to prevent recurrence.

• Develop and implement procedures, conduct internal audits, and establish control plans to maintain quality standards.

• Provide training and raise awareness among operators to promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality ownership.

• Identify, prioritize, and implement opportunities to improve customer satisfaction.

• Control and manage non-conforming materials both at the customer site and in transit, including coordinating third-party containment services when necessary.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare, submit, and manage PPAP/PSW documentation for NPI, PPCR, and customer approval.
  

Education/Experience

• Higher education holding a bachelor’s degree in related field Experience

• Knowledge of international quality standards and GD&T.

• Familiarity with IATF 16949:2016 (desirable).

• Experience with NPI, change control processes, and quality issue resolution.
  

Skills

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• SAP
  

 Language skills:

• English fluent written and oral

• Need to understand and be able to communicate in a Scandinavian language.
  

Personal skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle competing deadlines.

• Practical knowledge of problem-solving tools.

• Drivers license class B (there are no public transport to the plant/facility)

What we offer

• Work in a dynamically developing company with an established position on the international market.

• Challenges and opportunities to implement your own ideas and professional development.

• Good insurance and pension schemes

• Competitive salary and compensation
  

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

For any questions, please contact QA & HSE Manager, Leandro Braz, phone +47 469 56 510 email: leandro.braz@ka-group.com

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date, 04.01.26

Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues of EUR 788 million and approximately 4500 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com