Quality Manager - Marine & Ports

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This position reports to

Business Manager - Commercial and Ops

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to deploy and manage the quality strategy for Marine & Ports Business Line Coast Guard & Navy. You will manage and guide Business Line’s Quality, Health and Safety indicators and goals to meet ABB’s targets and standards. This position is located in Fornebu or Ulsteinvik, Norway. The work model for the role is hybrid: #LI-hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: • Developing, maintaining and continuously improving ABB’s Integrated management system (IMS) and tools for the management of Coast Guard & Navy projects in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AQAP 2110 series. • Ensuring compliance with or certified on required standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and AQAP 2110. • Reporting QHSE results to top management in management reviews. • Establishing, maintaining and performing the yearly audit plan. Planning, facilitating and participating in internal and external audits, including supplier, customer and 3rd party certification. • Facilitating root cause analysis and Lessons learnt sessions. • Logging, following up, supporting and resolving to closure QHSE issues including non-conformances, audit findings, customer complaints, actions from root cause analysis, and les-sons learnt, hazards, etc. • Working with local government where applicable. • Ensuring QA requirements to suppliers are in compliance with CGN requirements. • Training, supporting CG&N projects members and ensuring way of working in accordance with ABB IMS.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline: Science, Engineering, Quality, HSE. 8+ years’ experience within QHSE in the marine industry or similar.
• Good knowledge of QHSE Management Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Ability to focus on details, identify deviations from QHSE standards and propose opportunities for improvement.
• Familiar with AQAP-2110 and AQAP-2105 is an advantage.
• Quality Lead Auditor certification, - can be also provided by ABB.
• Initiative-driven, solution-oriented and collaborative.
• Fluency in English both verbally and in writing.
• Some travel activity is expected.

More about us

At ABB Marine & Ports, we are committed to transforming our customers' vessels and terminal operations with innovative electric, automated, and digital technologies. As part of enabling a low-carbon society, we strive to preserve resources and promote social progress. Our sustainable solutions have a far-reaching impact, and by joining us you will actively play a part in contributing to a more sustainable future. What we can offer for you: • Varied and exciting tasks in a high-tech environment. • Good career and development opportunities in an international company. • Rewarding employment terms with good pension and insurance schemes. • A positive atmosphere that promotes collaboration and skill development. • Good welfare schemes with a private gym, cabin rental, and much more. Interested in being part of our team? Please submit your application by 27 April 2025. This position requires security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. The successful candidate may start work with limited access whilst the clearance is being processed. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment. Please note that in collaboration with Meditor Search, we conduct a background screening on all candidates offered employment at ABB Norway. This is to ensure the best quality in our recruitment process, in accordance with ABB's company policy. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory