Quality Engineer

Date: Jan 30, 2026

Location: Trollhattan, SE

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Job Summary

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies and we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

 

At Material Solutions (a GKN business area), we are now looking for a passionate and driven Quality Engineer with a zero-defect mindset to play a key role in our journey.

We are currently in a critical phase of our Additive Fabrication / Powder Bed strategy, transitioning from a demo and test workshop to a factory ready for serial production. This means a strong focus on establishing ways of working to meet customer and industry standards, while product and method development is ongoing in parallel – we are building the road as we go.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach business area in problem investigations.

 

  • Acting quality representative towards suppliers, customers and an internal focal point for coordination.

 

  • Data analysis to drive improvements.

 

  • Coach and support organization with applying APQP/PPAP (quality tools).

 

  • Acting quality representative in new projects with regards to product development and industrialization.

 

  • Lead and participate in process development to create and uphold a world class quality management system.

 

  • Support with implementation and compliance with product, method and quality system requirements.

 

  • Act on behalf of customer to perform final inspection before shipment of hardware.

 

  • Support with upholding a quality and product safety culture.

Job Qualifications

  • BSc degree in relevant area or equivalent experience.

 

  • +3-year experience of product development, manufacturing, inspection or quality.

 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Swedish and English.

 

  • Meritorious with green belt / black belt or equivalent.

 

  • Meritorious with previous experience of APQP/PPAP.

Who we are looking for

  • Team Player: You have great interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach, fostering a positive and productive team environment and engagement.

 

  • Technical mindset: You are an engineer at heart with a genuine interest in aerospace products and methods.

 

  • Analytic Mindset: You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to understand data and make decisions and prioritize tasks effectively.

 

  • Communication skills: You communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management, both verbally and in writing, to ensure clear understanding and alignment of goals.

 

  • Industry Knowledge: You have understanding of GKN Aerospace and industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Application

We are looking forward to your application. Interviews will be initiated during the advertising period so submit your application as soon as possible. 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.


Robin Selin, Quality Manager Material Solutions
E-mail: robin.selin@gknaerospace.com    

 

Application due: 2026.03.08