Are you a recent graduate in engineering, materials science, or quality and looking to start your career in an international industrial business? We're now seeking a junior Approval Specialist who wants to develop expertise in product approvals, certification, and technical documentation. We welcome your application!
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As an Approval Specialist, you'll have a central role in ensuring that the company's products meet international standards, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific specifications. You'll be responsible for coordinating and administering product approvals and certifications throughout the entire process, from testing and technical documentation to renewals and follow-up.
You'll work closely with both internal and external contacts, including certification bodies, customers, test laboratories, and departments within research and development, quality, production, product management, and sales. The role involves managing multiple parallel processes and ensuring that documentation, technical files, and certificates are accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.
You'll also contribute to developing and streamlining the company's approach to product approvals and regulatory compliance. By identifying improvement opportunities, you'll help the organization reduce lead times, standardize processes, and enable faster market introduction of new and existing products.
For example, you will:
Coordinate customer-specific testing, product trials, and approval processes in collaboration with internal and external test laboratories
Manage certification processes according to international standards and customer-specific requirements, and serve as the point of contact for customers and certification bodies
Prepare, review, and submit technical documentation and test results for new certifications, product extensions, and renewals
Monitor changes in regulations and certification requirements, and ensure that certificates, product datasheets, and other technical information are updated and compliant
Maintain certification registers in databases and PLM systems, and plan upcoming renewals
Support the sales and marketing organization on certification matters and help develop and streamline internal processes
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE:
A bachelor's degree or master's degree in engineering, materials science, quality, production, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with document management systems
Fluent communication in English (spoken and written), as the role involves international contacts
It's a plus if you have:
Experience with product certification, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or technical documentation in manufacturing industry
Experience from the metal industry, manufacturing industry, or another technical industrial business
We'll place great emphasis on your personal fit. To thrive in this role, we see that you're structured, thorough, and quality-conscious. You have an analytical and solution-oriented approach and the ability to plan and drive your work independently. At the same time, you appreciate close collaboration with colleagues, customers, and external partners. You're communicative, trustworthy, and motivated by developing processes and creating efficient and sustainable working methods.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This is a consulting assignment, which means that initially you'll be employed by Friday. The ambition from the customer and our side is that after a period of time you'll transition to a position with the customer.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Scope: Full-time
Start: Immediate
Location: Göteborg
Salary: Competitive
Contact person: Evelina Ogheden
Apply by clicking the link below or submit your application directly. We conduct ongoing selection, so don't delay your application – the position may be filled before the posting period ends.
ABOUT FRIDAY:
At Friday, we're passionate about giving you as a talent a really good start and continued development in your career. By listening to what you want and what drives you, we match you with companies and opportunities that make you look forward to going to work.
We value ambition and potential highly and actively work for unbiased recruitment where everyone is given the same chance to succeed.
We're located in Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, Linköping, and Örebro. Every year we conduct over 5,000 career meetings and match candidates with everything from global companies to innovative startups.