Head of Engineering

Roman Kushnaryov; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth company

Strategic role

International team

Job summary

Roman Kushnaryov is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering vertical (Process Engineers, Maintenance, Automation) in a growing technology company. The role focuses on delivering technical efficiency, operational stability, and ongoing development of engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strategic engineering leader with experience in managing teams and delivering complex industrial projects, capable of blending technical excellence with strong operational performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automation, Electrical or related).
• Minimum 5 years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• At least 3 years of engineering team leadership.
• Experience delivering CAPEX projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and project management.
• Lean / TPM / Six Sigma knowledge.
• Experience with CAD / CMMS / ERP systems.
• English - B2.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering activities in production.
• Ensure technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment reliability.
• Lead engineering projects (modernization, new line launches, CAPEX initiatives).
• Cooperate with contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Analyze production losses, downtime, and defects; implement optimization and automation solutions.
• Build and develop the engineering team (KPIs, feedback, performance management).
• Ensure compliance with technical, industrial, and safety standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

CAPEX project delivery

Lean / Six Sigma

Manufacturing processes

Project management

English (B2)

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Automation/Electrical)

Tools

CAD

CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering vertical (Process Engineers, Maintenance, Automation) and drive technical efficiency, operational stability, and continuous development of engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strategic engineering leader with experience managing teams and delivering complex industrial projects, capable of combining technical expertise with operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering activities in production

• Ensure technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment reliability

• Lead engineering projects (modernization, new line launches, CAPEX initiatives)

• Cooperate with contractors and equipment suppliers

• Analyze production losses, downtime, and defects; implement optimization and automation solutions

• Build and develop the engineering team (KPIs, feedback, performance management)

• Ensure compliance with technical, industrial, and safety standards

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automation, Electrical or related)

• Minimum 5 years of industrial manufacturing experience

• At least 3 years of engineering team leadership

• Experience delivering CAPEX projects is an advantage

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and project management

• Lean / TPM / Six Sigma knowledge

• Experience with CAD / CMMS / ERP systems

• English - B2

What We Offer

• An opportunity to join a growing technology company at an exciting stage of development

• Strategic role with high impact

• Meaningful responsibility and direct influence on products and processes

• A collaborative and international working environment

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Competitive compensation and benefits package