Who are we?
Our goal is to simplify people's everyday lives, regardless of their needs. We want to give people with special needs the opportunity to participate and be independent. Abilia is a product and service provider for aids and welfare within the healthcare market. Today, we develop, manufacture and market aids for people with functional variations in the areas of communication, cognition, environmental control and alarms. We are market leaders and "thought leaders" in the field of cognitive aids.
Abilia AB is part of the Abilia group, which has a turnover of over 400 million SEK and around 120 employees. The Abilia group has its home markets in Sweden and Norway but also has representation in the UK and Internationally.
What will you be doing?
Ensure the quality of Abilia’s products through monitoring and improving the quality processes throughout the Abilia supply chain from suppliers to usage of products in the field. The work includes creating and implementing quality control processes at suppliers and internally, analyzing data from suppliers, internal operations, and the field to identify trends and areas for improvement. You will work closely with other departments to ensure consistent quality across all stages of production and delivery. The role is based in Solna, Stockholm and belongs to the Operations department and reports to the Abilia group Supply Manager.
Overall responsibility and position authority
Supplier quality assurance
- Conduct audits of suppliers to evaluate their quality management systems and quality assurance processes.
- Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve non-conformities.
- Lead problem-solving efforts using methodologies like 8D, etc.
Testing and inspections
- Oversee product testing and inspection, to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Develop and maintain testing protocols for incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
Data analysis and reporting
- Analyze quality metrics and test results to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Track and document defect rates, causes of failures, and corrective actions.
Troubleshooting and continuous improvement
- Manage product quality issues in the supplier base and in internal operations. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and implement process improvement together with suppliers and internally to minimize quality issues and problems.
Internal auditor
- Act as internal quality auditor.
Who are you and what background are we looking for?
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years' work experience within quality assurance.
- Competence: Strong knowledge and experience of quality tools and methods (Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D, etc.) as well as applicable quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001 or ISO13485).
- Proficiency: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Language: Fluent in Swedish and English in writing and verbally.
- Strong ability to combine a hands-on approach with planning and continuous improvements.
Is this something for you?
Then we want to hear from you! Email your application to asa.johansson@abilia.se. Apply now as interviews and selection take place continuously.
Starting date: as soon as available
