Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchants, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, navigation, and automation. Important markets include countries with significant offshore and shipyard industries. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation at sea.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.  

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology, and dedication    

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What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits with the option of ahigh-deductible plan which includes an employer contribution towards your health savings account
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

Our Americas division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades, and support in the aftermarket. Our 2,300 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30,000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades, and spare parts to secure availability and predictability to our customers. 

We are looking for a collaborative and determined Regional Manager, Quality & HSE.

The Regional Manager, Quality & HSE is responsible for building quality competence, strengthening processes, and driving consistent execution across KM Americas, while leading a strong regional HSE function. This role is quality‑forward, with a focus on Quality Management System effectiveness, CAPA rigor, and cost of non‑quality reduction. The position also provides leadership and direction to a team of experienced safety professionals who support health, safety, and environmental performance across the region. Success in this role requires the ability to implement practical, scalable processes, influence cross‑functional leaders, and embed quality and risk‑based thinking into daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a quality‑first, safety‑always culture across KM Americas; model accountability, excellence, and proactive leadership through clear communication and engagement.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), aligned with global standards and regional business needs.
• Reduce Cost of Non‑Quality (CONQ) through root‑cause elimination, defect prevention, and process optimization.
• Own CAPA effectiveness—set rigor, remove barriers, and verify sustained closure of corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide cross‑functional quality leadership (engineering, field service, operations, supply chain) to ensure product conformity, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Govern audit and certification programs (internal, supplier, external) and ensure timely, sustainable corrective actions.
• Oversee HSE at the leadership level—set expectations, align procedures with corporate/global standards, and hold the HSE function accountable for compliance and outcomes.
• Translate QHSE performance data (e.g., Synergi) into actionable insights for regional leadership; communicate trends, priorities, and progress.
• Standardize and scale QHSE practices across sites; align regional initiatives with global strategy while adapting to local regulatory environments.
• Develop talent and capability—coach QHSE leaders, set training outcomes and metrics; teams deliver execution.
• Represent KM Americas with key customers/industry; benchmark and deploy best practices to elevate QHSE performance.

Authority

• Approve and execute regional QHSE initiatives aligned to business and quality objectives.
• Approve QHSE policies, procedures, and system documentation.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority to prevent unsafe or non‑conforming work, ensuring professional and constructive communication.

Leadership Scope

• Lead and develop a regional team of QHSE professionals.
• Influence cross‑functional leaders to strengthen quality culture and accountability.
• Partner with global QHSE teams to align strategy and share best practices.

Core Competencies

• Strong quality leadership mindset with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Proven ability to drive system effectiveness, risk reduction, and culture change.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of engineering, manufacturing, field service, and supplier operations.
• Skilled in navigating complex, multicultural environments across the Americas.
• Resilient, analytical, and effective in high‑impact, fast‑paced settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Preferred certifications: ASQ CQE/CQM/CQA, CSP, CIH, or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading regional or multi‑site quality programs in complex or multinational environments.
• Demonstrated success improving QMS effectiveness, audit outcomes, CAPA performance, and non‑quality cost reduction.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable environmental and quality standards.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly beneficial.

Work Location

St. Rose, LA or Houston, TX – Hybrid work schedule

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.