Advanced Quality Engineer

TL;DR

Advanced Quality Engineer: Ensuring conformance to Customer and hirify.global Quality expectations for new program development with an accent on Quality Plan development and execution, APQP/PPAP management, and production quality readiness. Focus on driving risk reduction and continuous improvement using FMEA, validation testing, and root cause analysis while coordinating quality documentation control and KPI tracking across functions.

Location: Orebro, Sweden

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures advanced automotive technologies for vehicle OEMs, including safety, security, emissions control, and monitoring systems.

What you will do

• Define and communicate customer quality requirements, milestones, and approval criteria aligned with program plans and timelines.
• Cascade quality requirements across the value stream, including documentation, special characteristics, and inspection methods.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities, manage quality risks, and ensure timely delivery and compliance with customer expectations.
• Develop and execute the Quality Assurance Plan, integrating APQP through reviews, training, and key deliverables (FMEA, Control Plans, Design Reviews).
• Drive risk reduction and continuous improvement using FMEA, validation testing, and root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), incorporating lessons learned into project designs/processes.
• Serve as the key quality interface with the project team and customer, ensuring documentation control, KPI tracking, and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or operations field and at least 5 years of experience in APQP product launch teams (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of APQP and global manufacturing project environments.
• Proficiency in statistical methods with awareness of financial and operational impacts.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and strong analytical, organizational, and presentation capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills to collaborate across business levels.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multitask effectively in fast-paced environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace based on Integrity, Customer orientation, Teamwork, Adaptability, Accountability, and Social responsibility.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a fast-growing organization.
• Central role in shaping the future within a multinational automotive technology company focused on safety and security.
• Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.

Hiring process

• Apply to the position and include relevant experience with APQP/PPAP and quality planning.
• Contact the listed recruiter for additional information about the role.