Ensure quality, safety and reliable cable testing
Do you want to play a key role in ensuring quality and safety in cable production while supporting the green transition? As Supervisor Test Room / Quality Engineer in Asnæs, you will combine people management with quality engineering responsibilities, helping ensure that products meet specifications, customer requirements and international standards. This is an opportunity to join a global company where quality, continuous improvement and collaboration are central to delivering solutions for a more sustainable future.

Oversee testing processes and quality assurance activities
In this position, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the test room while supporting quality assurance activities across the organization. You will work closely with production, laboratory technicians, engineers, suppliers and customers to ensure products, processes and systems comply with company standards and regulatory requirements. The role combines practical quality work, team coordination and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Plan, coordinate and oversee product inspection and testing activities
• Ownership of testing room equipment (calibration, purchasing/replacement and other supporting activities)
• Investigate non-conformities, customer complaints and corrective actions using root cause analysis and 8D principles
• Participate in daily/weekly meetings with production & engineering to inform about non-conformities or quality issues. 
• Maintain and improve quality standards, procedures and quality control systems, based on ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, including sustainability monthly reports
• Manage, support and develop employees in the test room, including recruitment, shift management and annual performance reviews
• Participate, coordinate or support on internal & external audits, certificate documentation and collaboration with laboratory and production teams

The position is based in Asnæs and reports to the Quality Manager, Asnæs. Limited travel of approximately 1-15 days per year may be required. You will work closely with the local Quality team, production functions and global stakeholders.

People-focused quality professional with leadership experience
You are a structured and initiative-taking person who values collaboration and clear communication. You enjoy working closely with colleagues across different functions and take a practical approach to solving challenges. You help create a positive and safe work environment, honor your commitments, and assist others in reaching shared goals. With a willingness to learn and improve processes, you contribute to a culture built on openness, accountability and continuous development.

You also have:

• Degree in quality, industrial, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance or a similar role
• Minimum 2 years of people management experience
• SAP Quality Module knowledge
• Fluent Danish and English language skills
• Familiarity with LEAN principles

Help ensure quality for a greener tomorrow

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better every day work environment.

You will have opportunities for professional development in an international organization, working alongside experienced colleagues across quality, production and engineering. The role offers broad exposure to quality management, testing operations, customer requirements and continuous improvement initiatives, allowing you to expand your skills while contributing to the delivery of reliable and safe products.

As a company, we value collaboration, quality and a safe working environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support both people and processes while helping ensure that our products consistently meet the highest standards for our customers. 

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 27th of August. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Marc Mestres at +45 22130407 or Marc.Mestres@nkt.com.  For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Renate Pedersen at renate.pedersen@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT

Offers a broad range of building wires, low- and medium-voltage power cable solutions supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus. 

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com