Lead quality excellence in green energy projects
At NKT, we are at the forefront of driving the green transition through advanced cable systems that power offshore and onshore energy infrastructure. Our complex high-voltage installations rely on cutting-edge technology and meticulous execution—from production to rigorous testing—to deliver exceptional quality and reliability. These large-scale projects demand thorough planning, long production cycles, and seamless coordination across teams and stakeholders.
In Karlskrona, our Quality team is the backbone of this effort, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement and product excellence. As Senior Manager Quality, you will lead our strategic quality initiatives across HV Solutions Karlskrona, acting as a change agent on the shop floor and throughout the organization. This is a rare opportunity to influence every stage of our value chain while collaborating with a diverse and skilled team in a global environment.
Are you ready to shape the next chapter of quality innovation in the green energy transition?
Securing Quality & Improvement
In this role, you will be responsible for the quality strategy for HV Solutions Karlskrona. Your focus will be on building robust systems that ensure compliance, reliability and customer satisfaction. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to develop processes, manage audits and oversee deviation analyses and risk management.
This position involves managing a team and department budget as well as engaging stakeholders from sales through to installation.
In additional, your responsibility will be to:
Manage root cause investigations and data-driven quality impact assessments- Support operational implementation of new cable specifications and process improvements
- Standardize quality procedures and develop feedback loop systems
This position is based in Karlskrona and you will report to the Vice President QHSE & Sustainability.
Strategic and collaborative leader
You're an engaged and team-oriented leader who thrives in high-stakes environments. With a resilient mindset, you thrive at building trust and improving performance through teamwork and data-driven strategies. You are experienced in project management and stakeholder communication.
Additionally, your CV includes:
- Master's degree in Engineering or Quality Management
- Minimum 5 years in a senior quality role
- Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS), data analysis tools and Microsoft Office
- Fluent in English and Swedish. German language is a plus.
Six Sigma Master Black Belt and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is highly valued
Strengthen NKT’s global growth through quality leadership
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.
There will be an opportunity for you to supervise a diverse team, improve operational efficiencies, and connect with global stakeholders across every part of the value chain. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where you’ll grow your skills and make tangible contributions to the green transition.
Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here! We will evaluate applications on an ongoing basis, but we encourage you to apply no later than 24/8.
Please note that the recruitment process includes background checks as well as drug and alcohol testing. Personality and cognitive assessments may also be part of the selection process.
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to Jenni Aronsson at jenni.aronsson@nkt.com.
Union Representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380
Unionen - Joakim Wikström +46 734 070 243
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911
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About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com