Production and Process Development Manager Secondary Gas Insulated Switchgear, Europe

ABB Schweiz AG; Skien; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Norway is seeking a European Production and Process Development Manager. This role involves leading capacity expansion and digitalization efforts while building high-performing teams for manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in engineering and strong leadership experience. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive insurance and pension plans

Access to on-site fitness facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Solid leadership experience in manufacturing and/or engineering functions.
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing teams.
• Collaborative, culturally aware, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the European manufacturing strategy.
• Drive capacity planning, investments, and budget ownership.
• Lead digitalization and process improvements.
• Oversee industrialization of new products.
• Align cross-functional processes and infrastructure.
• Deliver on key milestones and ensure quality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Customer focus

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in industrial/mechanical engineering

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: Business Manager - Operations

EUROPEAN PRODUCTION AND PROCESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ABB Electrification offers a leadership role in a global technology company with a clear focus on sustainability and innovation.

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to the Business Manager Operations - Europe Secondary Gas Insulated Switchgear Europe

Your role and responsibilities:

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’.

We are currently hiring a senior leader to drive capacity expansion, enable successful new product introductions, and ensure operational excellence with focus on digitalization and customer satisfaction throughout our manufacturing facilities in Skien, Norway, and Prasznysz, Poland.

The position requires close collaboration with diverse teams, especially production management and R&D, and the ability to build strong relationships and assemble high-performing teams across geographical locations. You will lead approximately 50 dedicated professionals across both sites.

With strong growth and continuous innovation of our new SF6-free products, this is a pivotal role offering exceptional opportunities for the right candidate. If this sounds like the kind of challenge you are looking for — we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

• Shape and execute the European manufacturing strategy in line with ABB’s global goals
• Drive capacity planning, investments, and budget ownership (CAPEX/OPEX)
• Lead digitalization and process improvements to support growth and efficiency
• Oversee industrialization of new products and ensure quality, cost, and performance targets
• Align cross-functional processes and infrastructure (e.g., IT systems)
• Deliver on key milestones such as pilot series and technology transfers
• Build and develop high-performing teams across locations
• Promote continuous improvement and share best practices
• Role includes travel and can be based in Skien, Norway, or Przasnysz, Poland

Qualifications for the role:

• Master degree in industrial/mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Solid leadership experience in manufacturing and/or engineering functions
• Strategic, pragmatic, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing teams
• Collaborative, culturally aware, and customer-focused

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in an international company with engaging projects
• Focus on your personal development and career opportunities
• A collaborative work environment with an emphasis on collaboration and diversity
• Competitive salary, along with comprehensive insurance and pension plans
• Access to on-site fitness facilities, corporate sports activities and company cabins
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. We conduct background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment.