Quality Engineer

About Vianode

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

Do you want to contribute to the future of sustainable battery materials and work in an innovative industrial environment with high quality standards?

We are looking for a structured and proactive Quality Engineer to strengthen our Quality team at Herøya. In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Laboratory, R&D, customers, and suppliers to ensure robust quality processes and continuous improvement across the organization.

You will become part of an ambitious and fast-growing company operating in the battery and automotive value chain, where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are key success factors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support daily quality activities within Production and Laboratory

• Participate in testing and evaluation of graphite anode materials

• Support laboratory operations and coordinate troubleshooting of laboratory equipment

• Handle and follow up internal and external quality deviations

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Participate in internal audits and quality improvement activities

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and 5S practices

• Support customer and supplier quality communication during production activities

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Quality and Operations

• Participate in verification rounds (VR) and job observations (JO)

• Support reporting, documentation, and follow-up of quality KPIs

• Collaborate closely with Operations, R&D, and other support functions

The task list is not exhaustive, and additional relevant responsibilities may be assigned by the manager.

Core qualifications and requirements:

• Relevant education at minimum Bachelor’s level within Engineering, Quality, Chemistry, Materials Science, or similar fields

• Experience with quality standards such as ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949

• Familiarity with automotive quality tools and methodologies (e.g. PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) is an advantage

• Experience with internal audits

• Experience from battery, process, chemical, or automotive industry is considered beneficial

Personal Qualities:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong quality and EHS mindset with attention to detail

• Enjoys solving technical and operational challenges

• Is curious, analytical, and motivated by continuous improvement

• Thrives in a dynamic and high-paced environment

• Is self-driven while also being a collaborative team player

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Is comfortable interacting with different stakeholders in an international environment

• Has good presentation and reporting skills

• Communicates well in both Norwegian and English, verbally and in writing

• Has a strong interest in EV, battery materials, and the automotive industry

Location: Onsite, Herøya Industripark, Porsgrunn

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.
• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.
• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.
  

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.