SSAB - Quality Engineer EHSQ
Luleå, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Quality Engineer, Metallurgy / Quality Technician, Metallurgy
Work model On location
Application due date 17 August 2025
Are you the one?

Do you want to be an important cog in the work of building up and further developing our quality work? Do you want to contribute to SSAB's vision of a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world? Then you should apply for the position as a quality engineer in our newly formed Quality section, which is part of the EHSQ section. Location Luleå

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining us on a journey. A journey that we believe is crucial for the future of the planet and sustainability. Steel has been one of the most important materials for the development of our society and will continue to be so in the future. In our homes, in bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB, we are proud of our history and our leadership in high strength steel. At the same time, we are aware that steel production is one of the industries that emits the most greenhouse gases in the world. This must change. We have therefore developed the world's first fossil-free process for steel production and are committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB, you will be important in realizing this goal and thus contribute to a green transition of the entire steel industry.

About the position

As a quality engineer, you will work with quality linked to existing production but also contribute to the work of converting existing production to fossil-free production of steel. Before the turn of the year, SSAB Luleå received permission for a completely new production facility for the manufacture of fossil-free steel, which will be completed in 2029. Changed production with delivery directly to external customers means that we need to take further steps in our quality work and strengthen our understanding of customer requirements. The position is located in Luleå and is a permanent position.

You will work to develop and support the business in both operational and strategic quality work. In this, you can have both the role of participation and as a driving / cohesive for improvement work in the quality area. You will have a leading role in the work of strengthening the organization's knowledge linked to quality and customer focus and in ensuring SSAB Luleå's certification within the vehicle standard IATF 16949. You will support the organization in maintaining a certified management system through audits of the management system. In this work, you will participate in the planning of audits but also be part of the implementation of audits both in Luleå and in other parts of SSAB.

Your main responsibilities

  • Develop and manage management systems so that legal, standard and customer requirements are met.
  • Participate in/drive improvement activities in the quality area, both linked to current production and to our conversion work and the new production.
  • Participate in the introduction and then management of certification within IATF 16949 (International Automotive Task Force).
  • Participate in planning the work with and implementation of internal, external and customer audits in order to develop the business.
  • Work to develop the competence of the business in, among other things, quality and customer focus.

About you

  • We would like you to have a university degree with a focus on quality management or other education that is considered equivalent, or well-documented work experience that has provided equivalent competence.
  • You have several years of documented experience in quality management, preferably in the steel industry.
  • You have good knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  • You have training and experience in leading and conducting audit work. Certification as an audit manager is considered meritorious.
  • You have a good ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a simple and accessible way to different target groups. You are analytical, structured and solution-oriented. You are educational and thrive with many contact surfaces. As well as being able to pursue issues independently, you work well with others.

Our offer

At SSAB, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture. We apply our values - driven, genuine and ahead of the curve - in our daily decision-making, always with the customer in focus. This makes us all team players, with a common drive to improve. When you join SSAB, you will be part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by offering a safe and friendly workplace that is conducive to work-life balance. At SSAB, you will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and grow.

We offer a wide range of valued benefits to our employees. Here are some examples:

  • Profit sharing
  • Flexible terms for reduced working hours
  • Health care allowance

Recruitment process

1. Apply

2. Interview

3. Tests

4. Reference checks

5. Health check

6. Sign

Background check may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Do you have any questions regarding the position?

Please contact Karin Johansson, Head of Quality Section, tel +46 920 431 371

Please contact Stina Olsson, Head of EHSQ Section, tel +46 920 924 12

We decline contacts from recruitment companies, ad sellers and the like regarding this advertisement.

Trade union information is provided by Akademikerföreningen, Unionen and Ledarna, which can be reached via our switchboard on tel. 0920-920 00.

A few words from your future manager

"My name is Karin Johansson and I am the head of the newly formed Quality section in Luleå, which is part of the EHSQ section. With us, you will be part of a group of very committed and competent colleagues who work as quality engineers, business developers, project managers and mentors. The group is passionate about supporting the business in the areas of quality and business development and which, through training and coaching, contributes greatly to SSAB Luleå's work with continuous improvements. Within the section there are also colleagues who work with the areas of environment and work environment & health. If you choose to apply to us, you will have an important role in contributing to the business in Luleå being equipped for the exciting transition journey that we have started. Welcome with your application!"