Technical Cleanliness Expert

Job Description

Manufacturing of Battery Cells requires a high level of cleanliness of the manufacturing environment and process. This is accomplished with the use of controlled environments over the manufacturing process, specially designed equipment and strict cleaning routines of the machines and the areas.

The controlled environments can be clean & dry rooms (for the critical process steps) but also other high cleanliness graded rooms. Monitoring and validation of these areas, equipment and activities is critical for the production of a safe and high quality product.

About the job
The role of Technical Cleanliness Expert is to establish a common standard of technical cleanliness to all the facilities of Northvolt, from the design phase of the facilities and the processes to the long term monitoring. Among other responsibilities, the Technical Cleanliness and Cleanroom Expert will audit and support the different departments and collaborate with Customer and Supplier Quality Engineers to meet the requirements of Northvolt customers and lay down clear requirements to our suppliers on regards to technical cleanliness.

About the team

This key role is within Northvolt's central quality team. The team consists of various experts within the broad area of quality, who are all working on improving the quality structure, ways of working and competence levels across all of Northolt's entities. The team is today split between the Stockholm and the Västerås location, but individuals can be based in any of Northvolts locations. Travels are required in line with business needs.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensures compliance with ISO 14644, ISO 16232 and VDA 19 for all critical Northvolt processes and environments
• Supports the Process Engineering and Contruction teams with new and innovative ways to improve technical cleanliness in the lines
• Performs audits and oversees the cleanroom validation and monitoring activities according to ISO 14644 and VDA 19, evaluates the results and proposes improvements in the lines
• Audits the good working order of the cleanroom operations at all sites (HVAC system and maintenance, gowning processes, cleanroom cleaning, machine cleaning methods, materials entry and exit procedures etc.) at the relevant controlled environments
• Supports local teams with expert trouble shooting knowledge in cases of deviations (root cause analysis, process analysis, new quality control methods, cleaning validation etc.)
• Supports the Incoming Quality Control and Supplier Quality with audits to the suppliers, setting requirements and performing measurements on the incoming material and methods to improve the quality of the incoming material, outbound goods, packaging etc.

• Performs trainings regarding technical cleanliness and raises concern regarding technical cleanliness company wide

• Communicates the objectives status and deviations to Management

Personal success factors:

• Problem solving
• A role model in safety, quality, team work and attitude
• Passion and curiosity for safety, house keeping, technical equipment, quality and people.
• Improvement oriented with positive attitude enabling positive and constructive feedback
• Is flexible, assure to be part of the team and contribute to successful results, even if it means doing work for somebody else or another department

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team.

Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development.

Apply with CV in english or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.