Supplier Quality Engineer

Company Description

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative measuring instruments, critical sensor technologies, and software solutions for intelligent manufacturing/Industry 4.0 that improve the productivity and quality of tools, processes, and entire factories. These analysis, measurement, and control products are essential for detecting gas leaks in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are of critical importance for equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex manufacturing of semiconductors and thin-film coatings for optics, flat-panel displays, solar cells, and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging industry, heat treatment, laser cutting, and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to offer unique products for the analysis of toxic chemicals in the areas of disaster protection, safety, and environmental health and safety. The company in Åland, INFICON Aaland Ab, with approximately 120 employees, is the Group's competence centre for the development and manufacture of ceramic vacuum gauges.

Job Description

INFICON Aaland is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Quality & Sustainability department. Please note that the position is based in Mariehamn (Åland, Finland) and requires good verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English.

Your Role

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead supplier management (complaints) in close collaboration with our incoming goods inspection team in Mariehamn. You will also work with colleagues across the INFICON Group in Liechtenstein, Germany, and the USA to ensure our processes align with the Group's unified standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor relevant supplier data and drive continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives with suppliers
• Manage supplier qualification and re-qualification processes
• Lead problem-solving (8D) methodology—oversee and guide suppliers' deviation management (complaint resolution)
• Escalate supplier-related quality issues when necessary
• Ensure suppliers comply with relevant quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, Business Ethics, etc.)
• Support quality processes across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience in similar roles within the manufacturing industry
• Background in quality assurance work
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
• Structured and self-motivated with the ability to drive and coordinate improvement initiatives from start to finish
• Capable of working both independently and as part of cross-functional teams
• SAP experience is a plus

Additional Information

What We Offer

INFICON strives for long-term and sustainable business, and we care about our employees and our environment.

• A company culture characterised by team spirit, accountability and a positive attitude towards both work and colleagues.
• We offer flexible working hours to make everyday life easier for our employees.
• Benefits that contribute to both well-being and community, such as free healthcare, a wellness allowance and regular staff activities.
• A thorough introduction for all our new employees.
• International cooperation within the INFICON Group.
• Clean and modern premises with a pleasant working environment.

The full job description and contact details are available in the PDF file: Supplier Quality Engineer