Quality Engineer

Join us in promoting high standards with quality as the main concern
Are you curious to find the root cause of the problems? Do you have a quality mindset and are a quality-focused person? Will you enjoy developing and maintaining standards for production and design? Do you like documenting quality assurance activities?  And do you want to contribute to connecting a greener world? Then this role as Quality Engineer in a growing business might be your next career step

At NKT, we are committed to delivering the highest quality products to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Quality Engineer to join our team and ensure that we maintain, build on and improve our quality standards.

 
This position is located at our production site in Asnæs, and you will collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the business from the lab to production, sales, suppliers and customers.

Secure high quality in all main processes
As the Quality Engineer, you will plan, execute and oversee inspection and testing of products to verify conformance with specifications and deliverables. We are expanding our production, which requires a focus on developing and implementing quality standards and quality control systems in a new environment to support production activities in case of quality deviations. Part of the job also involves documenting complaints, nonconformities, and corrective action procedures using records and tracking systems, including root-cause analysis. Hence, FMEA is an approach you are familiar with. 

Your contribution is key to everyone in our production 

• Ensure that workflows, processes and products comply with safety regulations
• Assist operations team in tracking, documenting and reporting different quality levels
• Investigate product nonconformities and complaints in accordance with internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements
• Develop and update relevant complaint and inspection procedures
• Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes and products to ensure quality specifications are met
• Develop corrective actions, solutions and improvements
• Ensure the maintenance of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Provide training and support to quality assurance team members

Structured, yet able to adjust when necessary
Details and structure are fundamental for a lean quality process. You possess a constructive mindset that allows you to effectively communicate and engage with teams throughout the organization. Even though you bring experience, you are still keen learning new skills, and your ability to merge new and known ways of working is key for effective collaboration within the quality team. Your commitment to tasks and agreed deadlines is pivotal to secure the delivery to our customers. 

We believe that you have:

• A BSc. in Quality Management, Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical engineering or related field
• Solid experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar role
• Knowledge of quality management systems, standards and methodologies (like ISO 9001 and FMEA)
• Fluently in Danish and English
• Experienced in Microsoft Office and SAP

 
Contact and application
NKT is committed to supporting a diverse organization and a culture where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive and be inspired to do their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better workplace.

Read more about and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here.

If you have any questions about the position you are welcome to contact Quality Manager Marc Mestres, or In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Director, HR Nordics, Renate Pedersen,  

If this opportunity resonates with you and you find motivation in our mission to "connect a greener world," we encourage you to submit your CV and cover letter using the provided link at your earliest convenience. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. Behavioural tests can occur in our recruitment processes. Please note that due to the GDPR, we cannot accept any applications via email. 

We look forward to receiving your application

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About NKT

Offers a broad range of building wire, low- and medium-voltage power cable supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus. 

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.