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Classification Controller

Do you enjoy a role where coordination, structure, and collaboration are an important part of the daily work? We are looking for a Classification Controller to join our Engineering to Order team in Kristinehamn. In this role, you will coordinate and follow up classification-related activities in customer projects and work closely with project teams, engineers, and classification societies.

You will help ensure that classification documentation, approvals, and certification activities are handled correctly and efficiently within our projects.

Knowledge of our products is an advantage and provides a good foundation for the role. At the same time, we are open to candidates with relevant experience, a technical interest, and a willingness to learn. With the right mindset and support from the team, you will have the opportunity to build your knowledge and grow into the role.

What you will be doing

As a Classification Controller, you will:

  • Coordinate and follow up classification activities within customer projects
  • Manage and submit classification documentation to classification societies
  • Follow up submissions, approvals, and classification-related deviations
  • Administer classification portals and related documentation processes
  • Maintain good working relationships with classification societies and support the organization in classification-related matters
  • Review and follow up classification-related invoices
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of classification processes and ways of working

We think you should have

To succeed in this role, you are structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable coordinating several activities and stakeholders. You can manage both routine tasks and changing priorities and enjoy collaborating with people across different functions, both internally and externally.

You take ownership of your work and have a strong focus on quality and accuracy. You can work independently when needed while also enjoying being part of a team.

As we operate in an international environment, you are confident communicating in English, both verbally and in writing. Experience from the maritime industry, classification work, technical documentation, or project administration is also valuable.

At Kongsberg Maritime, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.  Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may conduct interviews before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Candidates progressing in the process may be invited to complete personality and aptitude assessments.

 Kongsberg Maritime works with customers across both commercial and naval markets. As this role is subject to export control regulations and requires security clearance, citizenship-related questions will be included in the recruitment process. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment screening in accordance with company security standards.

Why join us

  • We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements, with the opportunity to work remotely from your home office for up to two days per week.
  • Work on exciting projects that are shaping the future of the maritime industry.
  • Take part in the green shift for the ocean space and work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Where you will be working
Kristinehamn, Sweden

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Jenny Wikberg, Manager Engineering to Order

+4673 200 92 98,

Annie Blomkvist, HR Specialist

+4672 142 47 94,      

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea.  Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board.  Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.

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