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Quality Specialist - Marine & Ports

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  • On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions quality management, auditing and root cause analysis among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a mid-level role.
  • ABB has 2,200+ other open roles on Level.
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Develops local quality management systems, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and performs quality audits for marine and port solutions.

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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager

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ABB Marine & Ports is a global technology leader delivering innovative solutions for the maritime and port industries. Our technologies help customers operate safer, more efficiently, and more sustainable vessels and port operations around the world. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Quality Specialist who will help strengthen our quality culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure we deliver excellence to our customers.


This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking initiative, challenging the status quo, and working closely with colleagues across functions to create lasting improvements.


Your responsibilities

As a Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and improving quality performance across the organization. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting and further developing the local quality management system
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives and promoting a strong quality culture
  • Leading and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Monitoring quality performance and following up on key quality indicators
  • Performing audits, internal assessments, and quality reviews
  • Collaborating with project, engineering, operations, and service teams to improve processes and customer satisfaction
  • Coaching and supporting colleagues in quality-related methods, tools, and best practices

Your background

We believe you have a few years of experience working with quality management, quality systems, auditing and continuous improvement. Experience from industries outside of marine is also highly valuable.


We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience with quality systems and structured quality processes
  • Is a certified lead auditor with experience from both internal and external auditing
  • Understands root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies and has experience with L6S
  • Is proactive and confident in taking ownership and driving initiatives
  • Communicates clearly and collaborates well across teams and functions
  • Are comfortable challenging established ways of working when improvements are needed
  • Has strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to work
  • Is fluent in English and Norwegian, both written and spoken

What ABB offers

At ABB, you'll be part of a global technology company that is driving the transformation towards a more sustainable future.

We offer:

  • Meaningful work with innovative technologies in the marine and port industries
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
  • International exposure and collaboration across ABB’s global organization
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance

Ready to make an impact? We look forward to hearing from you. Send us your CV and cover letter no later than December 2, 2026. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online career portal. Applications via e-mail will have to be deleted and not processed due to data privacy requirements.



For questions about the position, please contact Britt-Mari Langåsen at email

britt-mari.langasen@no.abb.com.


ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

How we rate this

Quality Specialist - Marine & Ports at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Quality ManagementAuditingRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementLean Six Sigma

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  4. Tell me about a project where continuous improvement was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where lean six sigma was part of your work. What did you do?

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