Quality Assurance Engineer

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Summary
Job Description
Varex Imaging is a global technology leader in X-ray imaging, developing advanced solutions used in medical diagnostics, industrial inspection, and security systems. With a strong international presence and high-tech product portfolio, we’re pushing the boundaries of what's possible in imaging. Varex Imaging is the world’s leading supplier of Photon Counting Detectors, and we are hiring more resources due to expanding portfolio and growing volumes.
Now we are strengthening our quality team with a new Quality Assurance Engineer to our office in Espoo, Finland. In this position, you will work in a close cooperation with our suppliers and different internal stakeholders, such as operations, R&D and administration. Preferably, you would have several years of experience in various tasks in the field of quality assurance in a manufacturing industry. You have an eye for detail, but you are also able to understand the wider business context and how quality, suppliers, manufacturing, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction are connected.
Quality Assurance Engineer responsibilities include supplier quality management activities for the Finland and Sweden sites, in close cooperation with colleagues in Walluf, Germany. Another key part of the role is to continuously improve our local quality and business processes in line with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and applicable regulatory requirements.
The position is permanent, located in Espoo, Finland, and employment can begin immediately or as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Our team operates in both, Finnish and English and this role offers a hybrid work opportunity in line with our hybrid working policy (max. 2 day’s working from home and 3 day’s at the office in Espoo).
As our Quality Assurance Engineer, your areas of responsibility will be:
Supplier Quality
Qualification and re-qualification of critical suppliers & maintaining critical supplier list
Creating supplier audit program & planning and performing supplier audits
Coordinate and perform First Article Inspections locally in Espoo
Coordinate supplier reclamations and incoming inspection
Communication with related internal stakeholders, as Purchasing and Engineering department.
Supplier development activities (local and global) including relevant documentation
Assist in the preparation of management reports
Quality Assurance and Continuous improvement
Process development and improvement at Finland and Sweden sites by leading and facilitating related activities
Develop and execute quality assurance practices through the organisation like:
Identify quality assurance process bottlenecks and suggest & activate actions for improvement
Evaluating processes in terms of documentation & performance.
Support activities in area of local Change Management (Finland and Sweden)
Assist in the preparation of management reports
To be successful in this position we expect you to have:
Suitable Technical background (B.Sc/M.Sc)
Knowledge of ISO 13485/ISO 9001 standard (preferably 13485)
At least 8 years of experience in a field of quality management including supplier quality experience
Auditing experience (preferably lead auditor training)
Problem-solving abilities and continuous improvement mindset
Experience of quality tools and methods
English (High level of verbal and written English is essential)
Capability to manage the responsibility area independently
In addition, strong communication skills, a positive mindset, and a proactive approach to tasks are important for success in this role. As we operate across three locations — Espoo, Stockholm, and Walluf — some travel will be required.
What we offer ->
An opportunity to be part of international working environment with a committed, skilled, and motivated team
Flat hierarchies
Individual training and development opportunities
An attractive compensation package including the participation in our Varex Bonus Plan
Flexibility with remote work possibility
Additional benefits as per location such as, daily fresh fruit, annual fitness/culture voucher, a company mobile phone etc.
Gym available at the workplace
Next steps ->
If you're interested and your background aligns with this role, our Talent Acquisition / HR team will reach out to you. Following confirmation of the match, you'll have an exciting opportunity to meet with the hiring manager and the team. This meeting will provide valuable insights into our company and allow you to ask any questions you may have.
Ready to shape the future of X-ray imaging and make an impact in industry?
Please submit your application through our recruitment portal on Workday. Please note that you must press save before submitting your CV. Read more about us: Photon Counting - Varex Imaging
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
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N/A
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.