Vard Group

Ålesund

Arve Gudmundset

Vice President Engineering

<p><span style="background-color: initial">Want to join a work environment that facilitates for you to perform at your best and develop your skills? That focuses on unity, offers challenges and is forward-looking? Then please continue to read!</span></p>&nbsp;SEAONICS will lead our customers efficiently and safely to the next level of intelligent, electrified handling and lifting solutions. In this way, we assist our customers to become the best in the world for sustainable exploration, development and harvesting of the ocean space.  <br>&nbsp; <br>The company is growing, and we are constantly looking for people with a curious nature and self-belief. At SEAONICS, we are highly focused on building a diverse workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. At SEAONICS, you will have the opportunity to join a specialized and inclusive team that collaborates across different fields to develop cutting-edge technology for the global market. Are you the new specialist on our team?  <br>&nbsp;<p>We are looking for an <strong>Engineering Tools and Processes Manager</strong> to strengthen our engineering organization and support our continued growth.  <br>You will be responsible for developing and improving our engineering tools and processes, including PLM and CAD systems, and play an important role in ongoing initiatives such as the evaluation and implementation of a new PLM system.</p>
<h2>Duties and responsibilities</h2>
<ul><li>Own and develop the engineering tools landscape and toolchain strategy, including PLM, CAD, and related systems</li><li>Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the PLM system, ensuring integration with CAD, ERP, and other systems</li><li>Develop and improve cross-functional engineering processes, ensuring standardization, efficiency, and high data quality</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and IT to align tools and ways of working</li><li>Establish and follow up KPIs for tool performance and process efficiency</li><li>Ensure training, support, and strong user adoption of tools</li><li>Manage tool-related budgets and vendor relationships<strong></strong></li></ul>
<h2>Qualifications</h2>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s is an advantage)</li><li>Relevant leadership or managerial experience</li><li>Proven experience working with and managing engineering tools (e.g. PLM, CAD or similar)</li><li>Strong understanding of engineering processes, standards, and documentation</li><li>Good project management skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams</li><li>Structured and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously</li><li>Proficient in English, both written and spoken</li><li>Good cultural awareness and collaboration skills</li></ul><p><strong>SEAONICS works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.</strong></p><p>This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.</p>
<h2>Personal qualities</h2>
<ul><li>Proactive, structured, and collaborative.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong team player with ability to guide and support others.</li><li>Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.<br></li></ul>
<h2>We can offer</h2>
<ul><li>Inspiring working environment with challenging tasks in an exciting and international team</li><li>Opportunities for learning and personal development</li><li>Flexible work hours and competitive salary and benefit package</li><li>Company health services</li><li>Good pension and insurance agreements</li><li>Modern office facilities</li></ul><p><br>SEAONICS and VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social 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.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>With the right blend of&nbsp;fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future.&nbsp;Join us!&nbsp;</strong></p>