Quality Manager

Arbeidsplassen; Tennfjord; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Lunch subsidy

Gym membership

Pension and insurance

Health service

Job summary

VARD Electro AS is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the development and ongoing enhancement of our quality management system. You will drive a strong quality culture, advise leadership on best practices, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance across the organization.

You will coordinate audits, monitor KPIs, and support subsidiaries in aligning management systems. The role requires collaboration, process excellence, and a commitment to safety and reliability across the VARD value chain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality management within maritime or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Vard Electro Management System.
• Drive a strong quality culture and promote quality awareness across the organization.
• Advise management on quality management principles, requirements, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and support certification activities.
• Promote risk-based thinking, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality performance through KPIs and report results to management.
• Lead internal audit programs, conduct audits, and develop auditor competence.
• Support process owners and subsidiaries in improving and aligning management systems.
• Coordinate management reviews, improvement projects, and organizational learning activities.
• Provide training related to quality management, audits and Synergi life.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Job description

At VARD, we create innovative and sustainable solutions for the global maritime industry. Through strong engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and close collaboration, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced vessels.

At the same time, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment where talent can grow, ideas are valued, and individuals are empowered to make a difference.

VARD Electro is a leading supplier of maritime electrical systems, automation, integration, and energy solutions for vessels operating worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, digitalization, and sustainability, we develop advanced technologies that help our customers improve efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. As part of the VARD Group, we work closely with shipowners, designers, and shipyards to shape the future of the maritime industry.

We are currently looking for aQuality Managerto join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise, collaborate with skilled colleagues, and contribute to exciting projects across the VARD value chain.

Ready to make an impact at VARD?

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Vard Electro Management System.
• Drive a strong quality culture and promote quality awareness across the organization.
• Advise management on quality management principles, requirements, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and support certification activities.
• Promote risk-based thinking, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality performance through KPIs and report results to management.
• Lead internal audit programs, conduct audits, and develop auditor competence.
• Support process owners and subsidiaries in improving and aligning management systems.
• Coordinate management reviews, improvement projects, and organizational learning activities.
• Provide training related to quality management, audits and Synergi life.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience with the ISO 9001 standard (or similar).

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Good knowledge of Norwegian and English, both orally and written
• Good cooperation and communications skills
• Structured and solution oriented.
• Identify yourself with the VARD valuesCraftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Occupational health service
• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with Social by VARD you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. With the right blend offun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!

Contacts

Terje Bjerkvik,Head of HSEQ & Electrical Contractor,[phone]

Location

Tennfjordvegen 113

6264Tennfjord

Key information:

Employer: Vard Electro AS

Reference number: 5165664069

Percentage of full-time: 100%

Regular

Application deadline: 06/09/2026

Om bedriften

Vard Electro is a globally recognized and trusted provider and advisor of marine electrical systems. Established in Norway in 1997, Vard Electro has today approx. 900 employees based in Norway, Romania, Brazil, Singapore, India, Italy, UK, Canada, USA and Vietnam, and operating worldwide.

In close cooperation with the customer, Vard Electro offers effective and environmentally friendly solutions with a focus on optimization of the operational performance. Vard Electro works with all established brands in the market, thereby giving customers smart solutions with a high degree of flexibility. Currently more than 300 vessels are sailing with integrated electrical systems, including complete systems for power management, propulsion, automation, and navigation, delivered by Vard Electro.