Delta Electronics (norway)

Lierstranda

The R&amp;D departmentin Drammen develops market-leading rectifiers and inverters for large international customers around the globe.
We are looking for a Quality Manager, R&amp;D who wants to play a key role in ensuring world-class quality in advanced power electronics development. You are a Quality professional who enjoys and got experience from tech-heavy, engineering-led organizations in working close to technology, people and products -- and who is comfortable influencing across functions and cultures.
About the role
As Quality Manager, R&amp;D, you will be a central contributor to product quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. You will act as the quality voice in R&amp;D, working closely with development teams, factories and key customers in an international environment.
This role offers a strong mix of hands-on quality work, technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. You will get real influence on both products and processes and will be reporting to Head of R&amp;D in Drammen.
Main responsibilities and tasks in this role
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Taking initiative in technical problem-solving and driving close follow-up across disciplines and teams
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Monitoring and reporting product quality and field performance towards key OEM customers, acting as the quality interface
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Representing Quality in core R&amp;D processes, including projects, NPI, ECN/ACR activities, internal audits and certification work
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Leading fault analysis and internal improvement initiatives in close cooperation with R&amp;D and factory teams
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Owning customer complaint handling, including coordination of failure analysis and preparation, follow-up and closure of 8D reports
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Analysing field data and quality metrics to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities
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Contributing to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Business Management System (BMS) in Norway and Switzerland.
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Professional qualifications and skills/leadership skills for the role
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5+ years of first-hand experience from technically heavy environments, including engineering, manufacturing, or R&amp;D (electronics, HW/SW, mechanics or related fields)
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At least 3 years of hands-on experience in quality management, risk management or similar roles
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Strong understanding of relevant quality standards (ISO and others)
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An analytical mindset with solid understanding of data, statistics and business impact
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Proven ability to support root cause analysis using data from field, factory and customer sources
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BSc or MSc in Electronics or a related field (relevant experience may compensate)
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Education in Quality Assurance or extensive practical experience
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Project management training and/or Lean Six Sigma experience is an advantage
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Personal attributes
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with cultural awareness in an international environment
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Structured, well-organised and positive in your approach
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Able to adapt to changing needs and make sound judgments beyond predefined routines
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Other
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Fluent in English, with strong skills in standard IT business tools
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Some business travel should be expected
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We offer
With us, you will be part of a professional, profitable, and solid organization. We are an innovative and global company, offering a highly positive and dynamic work environment with engaged and dedicated colleagues from around the world.
We offer a varied role with significant responsibility and competitive compensation and benefits. With the right mindset, this position will challenge you and provide opportunities to further develop your expertise within the field.
We are currently located at Lierstranda but we will return to our original location in Kobbervikdalen in Q1 2026. Our office building there has been fully renovated and is essentially brand new. We are excited to move in!
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will commence in early January.

Representing Quality in core R\&D processes at our technological hub right here in Drammen !