About the Role
Varex Imaging is a global technology leader in X-ray imaging, developing advanced solutions used in medical diagnostics, industrial inspection, and security systems. 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. We are strengthening our quality team with a new Quality Assurance Engineer in our office in Espoo, Finland.
In this position, you will work in 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 days working from home and 3 days at the office in Espoo).
Responsibilities
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, such 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
Requirements
•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
•Strong communication skills, a positive mindset, and a proactive approach to tasks
•As the role operates across three locations — Espoo, Stockholm, and Walluf — some travel will be required
What We Offer
•An opportunity to be part of an international working environment with a committed, skilled, and motivated team
•Flat hierarchies
•Individual training and development opportunities
•An attractive compensation package including participation in the 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
Process
If your background aligns with this role, the Talent Acquisition / HR team will reach out to you. Following confirmation of the match, you'll meet with the hiring manager and the team. Applications are submitted through the Workday recruitment portal.
