Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Kvalitetssamordnare/Kvalitetskoordinator


Företag: European Spallation Source Eric
Kommun: Lund
Publiceringdatum: 2024-05-02


Omfattning: Heltid
Anställningsform: Vanlig anställning
Varaktighet: Tills vidare

The European Spallation Source, a partnership of 13 European countries, is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. The project includes the most powerful linear proton accelerator ever built, a five-tonne, helium-cooled tungsten target wheel, 15 state-of-the-art neutron instruments, a suite of laboratories, and a supercomputing data management and software development centre. In the context of its history and future as a scientific organisation, however, it is more than the sum of its parts. It is a brand new Big Science organisation and we are building it from the ground up. 

Come and build the future of Science with us!

About the role  

The Quality & Compliance Division is responsible for Quality Management at ESS with special focus on Quality Assurance and Quality Control. One of the main objectives is to develop, implement and maintain a relevant Integrated Management System (IMS). The Quality & Compliance Division acts as a support function to the entire ESS project during design, construction, commissioning and operation of the ESS facility and currently is in an evolving phase. 

ESS is now in search of a Senior Quality Assurance Officer within the Quality & Compliance Division. As the Senior Quality Assurance Officer, you will be a key player in the Quality Assurance team within the division. The Senior Quality Assurance Officer will report to the Head of Quality & Compliance Division. 

The main responsibilities for the Senior Quality Assurance Officer will be to support the Quality & Compliance Division and ESS with its sub-projects in the ESS Management System, addressing various disciplines (quality, safety/security, radiation protection and operations). 

The successful candidate will play a key role in Quality Assurance activities, such as: 

• Promote a stakeholder-focused organisation-wide Quality culture.
• Take a leading role in updating the current IMS to be fit for ESS Operations phase
• Take an active role in supporting the process owners in creation of IMS methodologies, including creating and updating current documentation.
• Implement Quality & Compliance management processes and train personnel globally in the ESS organisation.
• Plan and perform ESS global Quality coordination meetings.
• Initiate and manage internal Quality & Compliance improvement projects.
• Support the ESS organisation with non-conformance and continuous improvement management.
• Support licensing permit applications in areas of expertise governed by the Quality & Compliance Division.
• Prepare and participate in Management Review Meetings.
• Occasionally act as replacer for the Head of Quality & Compliance Division.

About you  

To be successful in this position you are required to have a Master degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent, and at least 6-8 years of work experience in the field of Quality Assurance and management systems. Through this experience, you have gained excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and regulations. A background in a highly regulated business/organisation within research, nuclear industry, life science or oil and gas is a major advantage. 

You are a proficient user of Excel. Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement, as it is the working language at ESS. Fluency in written and spoken Swedish is an advantage. 

You have a well-developed ability to listen, to consult with others and to communicate proactively with a high level of integrity, at all levels in the organisation. Building wide and effective networks of contacts both inside and outside the organisation comes naturally to you. You have leadership qualities and are used to influencing others. 

You structure information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience and produce written material in a well-structured and logical way. Your focus is on stakeholder needs and satisfaction and you monitor and maintain a high level of quality and productivity in your deliveries. A well-developed ability for both collaborative and independent work is expected. You enjoy a dynamic, diverse and international workplace. 

This is a permanent, full-time position (6 months’ probationary period), placed in Lund, Sweden, and we need someone who can start as soon as practically possible. 

What can we offer? 

Aside from the chance to work at a truly unique big science project, you can also expect: 

• An opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science.
• A stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.
• A challenging, innovative and stimulating work environment.
• 30 days of annual leave, as well as more than 10 days of public holiday and company days off or days with limited working hours.
• Monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.
• Focus on work-life balance.
• Preventative healthcare benefit
• Where applicable, relocation support and allowances may also be available.

Interested? We sure hope so. 

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website. The last day to apply is 31 May, 2024. 

Certain roles at ESS require health and safety checks and/or security clearance procedures, which will be performed as part of the recruitment process. 

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process or contact Recruitment Officer Åsa Ander at asa.ander@ess.eu 

For further information regarding the position, please contact the Hiring Manager Mattias Skafar at mattias.skafar@ess.eu 

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Mikael Johansson at mikael.johansson@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at marc.kickulies@ess.eu 

We look forward to receiving your application soon!

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