Quality Manager

NOV; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Quality Manager to own the ISO 9001 framework and lead a team of five Quality Engineers across Norwegian sites. You will work closely with operations and engineering to drive continuous improvement and ensure quality across manufacturing, repair and service operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, audit leadership, and sustaining certification while coordinating with stakeholders in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance or a comparable quality environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and its practical application.
• Experience conducting quality audits and managing non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Proven track record leading a team and coordinating with operations and engineering.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders on quality-related matters.
• Fluent Norwegian and conversational English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of five Quality Engineers and coordinate QA activities.
• Own and maintain ISO 9001 certification across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing, repair and service operations.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and other stakeholders on quality issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

Audits & CAPA

People leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Norwegian language

Education

Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of an established Quality Management System, maintain ISO 9001 certification and work closely with operational and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement across the business.

About NOV

NOV is a global provider of technology, equipment and services to the energy industry, supporting customers through engineering expertise, technology and operational experience.

This role sits within Quality Assurance, supporting manufacturing, equipment repair and service operations across NOV locations in Norway. You will lead a team of five Quality Engineers and work closely with operations, engineering and other functions.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply – regardless of gender, age, cultural background, disability, or belief.

Essential Qualifications:

• - Relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, manufacturing or a comparable quality environment.
• - Practical working knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001.
• - Experience conducting quality audits and working with non-conformances and corrective actions.
• - Previous experience leading people and managing a team.
• - Ability to work effectively with operations, engineering and other stakeholders on quality-related matters.
• - Fluent Norwegian and conversational English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• - Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering or another relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• - Experience within manufacturing, equipment repair, service or a comparable industrial environment.
• - Experience with quality performance reporting, KPIs and continuous improvement activities.