Quality Specialist

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Quality Specialist

The opportunity

Would you like to contribute to sustainable improvements and make quality a natural part of everyday operations? As a Quality Specialist at HV Breakers in Ludvika, you will work proactively to prevent quality deficiencies, investigate deviations, and develop clear and effective ways of working. In close collaboration with production and other support functions, you will drive improvements from analysis through implementation and follow-up.

This role is ideal for someone with an interest in quality and continuous improvement, who works in a structured manner and enjoys collaborating with others to understand and solve problems. Here, you will have the opportunity to contribute to stable processes and high product quality while further developing your own expertise. You will become part of a team of 16 Quality Engineers and Quality Specialists and report to the Production Quality Manager.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead non-conformance investigations in collaboration with relevant functions, identify root causes, and follow up to ensure that corrective actions achieve the intended results.
• Support production in quality-related matters and contribute to joint solutions based on quality requirements, established procedures, and operational needs.
• Analyze quality data and recurring issues to prioritize and drive preventive improvement initiatives.
• Develop and improve procedures, work instructions, and standardized ways of working in collaboration with relevant functions.
• Coordinate quality cases cross-functionally and ensure clear documentation, ownership, and follow-up.
• Share experiences and promote lessons learned to strengthen quality awareness and prevent recurring issues.

Your background

• You hold a degree in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, or a related field, or have acquired equivalent knowledge through relevant work experience.
• You have experience in quality management, operational excellence, or continuous improvement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• You are experienced in investigating problems, identifying root causes, and following up on improvement actions. Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement practices is considered an advantage.
• You can compile and analyze information, identify patterns, and translate findings into practical improvements. Experience with Microsoft Excel and quality management systems is considered an advantage.
• You work in a structured manner, take initiative, and follow through on your responsibilities. You collaborate effectively, listen actively, and can build alignment around problems and solutions.
• You communicate clearly in both Swedish and English, verbally and in writing, and can explain quality-related matters to a variety of stakeholders.

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [email protected]. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, [email protected]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [email protected]; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, [email protected]

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.