# Quality Engineer **Company:** Vianode AS **Department:** Via ONE Operations **Location:** Porsgrunn, Norway **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. [Apply for this position](https://careers.vianode.com/jobs/7818944-quality-engineer/applications/new)