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