Quality Lead

Job Title: Quality Fabrication (Supply Chain Quality) Lead

Working Location

Lulea, Sweden

Contract Type

Annually Renewable Contract

Rotation

3 weeks on site, 1 week remote

Work Schedule

5 days per week, 8 hours per day

Benefits

• Accommodation and flights covered
• Paid holiday leave

Summary

A leading international engineering, consulting, and project delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Quality Fabrication (Supply Chain Quality) Lead for a major industrial project in Sweden. The successful candidate will oversee the quality assurance and control of all materials and equipment manufactured for the project, ensuring compliance with contractual and CE marking requirements, technical specifications, inspection plans, and industry standards.

This pivotal role involves coordinating with suppliers, inspectors, logistics, and procurement to ensure all items are properly inspected, documented, and released before shipment to site. You will support the Supply Chain Quality Manager and Project QA/QC Manager in developing and implementing the quality management system for the fabrication phase, resolving quality issues, and ensuring timely delivery of compliant materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality procedures and standards for fabrication activities.
• Review and approve suppliers' ITPs, welding/NDT procedures, coating plans, and fabrication documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, FATs, dimensional checks, and verification of material certificates and traceability.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, and updates to the project QMS.
• Work closely with procurement, logistics, and planning to ensure timely material release and shipment.
• Lead and coordinate the fabrication quality team and third-party inspectors.
• Conduct supplier audits and monitor performance.
• Prepare quality reports and participate in project meetings.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in fabrication quality management or similar roles, including experience on the EPC/EPCM/PMC side.
• Strong background in structural steel, piping, mechanical packages, pressure equipment, or electrical equipment fabrication.
• Solid knowledge of QMS, inspection and testing methods, welding/NDT, coatings, and material traceability.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and inspection plans.
• Experience in EPC/EPCM projects.
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering, or similar.
• Quality certifications (ISO 9001, CSWIP, NACE, IWE/IWT, etc.) are a plus.
• Fluent in English.