Senior Engineer Production

Join us in developing our Defense capabilities! At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, driven by collaboration and curiosity. Power Solutions, a segment within Aker Solutions, is at the forefront of exploring new markets. Building on our product development and fabrication expertise from subsea oil & gas history, we are now further expanding our ambitions into the growing defense market. We are looking for a Senior Engineer Production to join our Power & Controls Engineering department in Tranby . The offices are centrally located 10 minutes from Drammen and 30 minutes from Oslo. In this role, you will take responsibility for supporting production readiness and industrialization within defense projects, ensuring a smooth and controlled transition from engineering to manufacturing. What will you be doing? Lead and support industrialization and production‑readiness activities within defense projects Define, establish, and improve manufacturing processes, tools, and workflows Support the transfer of designs and documentation from engineering to production Contribute to qualification, manufacturing, and assembly activities in the production phase Identify, analyze, and resolve production‑related issues, deviations, and improvement opportunities Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production functions Ensure production documentation, procedures, and relevant production data are established, maintained, and kept up to date We think you should have: Bachelor’s degree within engineering or a related technical discipline; relevant experience may compensate for formal education Experience from production planning, industrialization, or manufacturing support roles Good understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and handover from engineering to production Ability to work in a structured and systematic manner with documentation, procedures, and production data A collaborative mindset with good communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines Fluency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken Experience from defense or a serial production environment is an advantage The role may involve projects where security clearance is required What we offer: At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally. Some of them are: Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future. Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups and equipment rental, and a variety of cabins for rent. Remote work flexibility: Work from home up to two days per week, offering you the convenience and work/life balance you need. Professional development and strong career opportunities , including continuous skills development through internal and external learning as part of a new and growing defense area. Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers. Central location: Conveniently located with easy access to both Drammen and Oslo. Parking facilities: Free parking with access to electric vehicle charging stations. Interested? If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you! Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted during the application period. Please note that first interviews are planned for mid‑August. Candidates are encouraged to apply without delay. Application deadline: 24th of August 2026 If you have questions about the position, please contact: Magdalena Matuszyk, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, Email: [email protected], Phone: (+47) 41 29 70 19 NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services. Please note, background checks are conducted as part of our recruitment process on all final candidates for all roles. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, some positions may involve access to systems and information of a sensitive nature. In such cases, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and project and/or customer requirements, an enhanced due diligence process may be conducted for relevant candidates. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide information relevant to a risk assessment. This assessment process supports a fair and thorough evaluation based on applicable regulations, guidance from Norwegian security authorities, and internal risk assessments. Please note tha