Quality Development Engineer

Would you like to play a key role in developing product quality, improving processes, and advancing a culture of continuous improvement in an international industrial environment?

We are looking for a Quality Development Engineer to strengthen our Quality organization. In this role, you will be at the heart of product quality development, analyzing performance and leading improvement initiatives that have a tangible impact on our customers, products, and business success.

You will work closely with Production, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, and other key stakeholders, while actively contributing to the development of our quality journey and management systems.

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the systematic monitoring, analysis, and development of product quality and performance. You will identify deviations and improvement opportunities at an early stage and translate insights into practical improvements in collaboration with various functions across the organization.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Monitor, analyze, and report product quality and performance while identifying development opportunities

• Develop quality-related processes, metrics, and reporting tools

• Analyze key product quality indicators, including mechanical properties, surface quality and characteristics, SOTIF, yield, quality losses, customer satisfaction, claims, and change management

• Lead and coordinate critical quality improvement projects

• Support project portfolio management and coordinate Tornio quality improvement project portfolio

• Contribute to the development of quality management systems, audit readiness, strategic quality objectives, and a strong quality culture

What We Expect from You

You will succeed in this role if you have an analytical mindset, the ability to drive improvement initiatives, and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders across the organization.

We are looking for a professional who has:

• A Masters degree in Engineering, Technology, Physics, or another relevant technical discipline

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management principles

• Hands-on knowledge of quality management systems and audits

• Practical expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Proven ability to manage or coordinate projects

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills

• Fluent communication skills in both English and Finnish

Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies, particularly Black Belt certification, is considered an advantage but is not a mandatory requirement.

Interested?

We offer a meaningful opportunity to contribute to product quality, customer satisfaction, and business performance in a global industrial environment. You will work with a broad network of stakeholders and have the opportunity to further develop your expertise in quality development and continuous improvement.

If you are motivated by quality and continuous improvement, you may be the person we are looking for.

Please submit your application through our recruitment system by November 3, 2026.

For further information about the position, please contact Antti Pesonen, Senior Manager - Quality & Customer Requirements, tel. +358503144073, on weekdays between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Outokumpus vision is to pioneer materials and technologies that power tomorrow. As the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, we are accelerating the green transition, and we lead the development of low-CO metals and solutions across the stainless steel value chain – and beyond.

Our business is based on the circular economy: our products are made from more than 90% recycled materials, which we turn into fully recyclable stainless steel with up to 75% lower carbon footprint than the industry average. This steel is utilized in various applications across society, including infrastructure, energy, industrial applications and household appliances. With our new EVOLVE strategy, we focus on maximizing value in sustainable stainless steel while expanding our offering in advanced materials & alloys, ferrochrome and innovative technologies.

We operate production sites in Finland, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United States, and Mexico whilst our mine in Kemi, Finland is the only chrome mine within the European Union.

In 2025, Outokumpus revenue was EUR 5.5 billion. Outokumpu employs approximately 8,600 professionals in nearly 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more: www.outokumpu.com

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