Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!
FISKARS
Quality Engineer
OUR ROLE
As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our products meet high quality, safety, and regulatory requirements across key markets. In this role, you will work closely with R&D, sourcing, suppliers, and external testing partners to support product compliance, third-party certifications, and robust quality documentation. If you enjoy working hands-on with technical requirements, collaborating across functions, and ensuring products are ready for market with confidence, this is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact.
This position is based in Guangdong, China and reports to our Manager, Quality and sustainability. The role is full-time and hybrid.
WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FISKARS
You will be part of our QEHS/Quality team and work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Sourcing, and Operations throughout product development and product changes. You will help ensure that quality and compliance are built into products and processes, and that technical documentation is complete and audit ready.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary quality interface between the company and suppliers. • Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements, standards, and specifications. • Drive supplier qualification, onboarding, and approval processes (APQP/PPAP where relevant). • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, product safety standards). Define and monitor supplier KPIs (PPM, complaints, OTIF, audit scores). • Lead regular supplier performance reviews and escalation processes. • Identify high-risk suppliers and implement mitigation plans. Plan and conduct supplier audits (quality systems, manufacturing processes, ESG/compliance where applicable). • Ensure supplier adherence to ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and internal quality systems. • Support social and environmental compliance audits (e.g., SMETA/BSCI where relevant). • Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) for supplier-related issues. • Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify effectiveness. • Manage supplier claims and cost recovery processes.
- Collaborate with R&D, procurement, and suppliers during product development. • Ensure quality is built into design and manufacturing processes. Approve first articles / initial samples and production readiness.
WHO YOU ARE
You are structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with technical documentation and cross-functional stakeholders. You combine a quality mindset with a practical approach, and you can translate standards and regulatory requirements into clear actions for internal teams and suppliers.
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Environmental Science, or Chemistry.
- 3-6 years of experience in quality engineering, product compliance, regulatory affairs, or QEHS in a product environment.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D).
- Experience with garden tools, cutting tools, scissors is highly preferred; experience with consumer goods manufacturing is a plus.
- Familiarity with third-party certification schemes (e.g., UL, GS) and collaboration with test labs/certification agencies.
- Ability to interpret standards, regulations, and test reports and convert them into practical requirements and documentation.
- Strong coordination and communication skills, especially with suppliers and external partners.
- Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken)
START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP
We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV today! Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.
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Last day of application:
2026-11-29*****
At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:
Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.
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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary
Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2025, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.1 billion, and we had approximately 6,600 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.
BA Vita offers products in the high-end homeware segment as well as fine branded jewelry. Its desirable brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2025, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 613 million, and it had approximately 5,000 employees.
BA Fiskars offers functional innovations in the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2025, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 522 million, and it had approximately 1,300 employees.