Material Planner & R&D / Type Test Supervisor

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our Valves manufacturing test assembly team at HVDC in a combined role as Material Planner and R&D / Type Test Supervisor. This unique position offers the chance to work both strategically and hands-on, ensuring smooth material flow and leading critical installation and testing activities.

You will be part of a smaller team preparing and ordering material for testing and developing innovative, safe processes that streamline our manufacturing. You will also be responsible for supervising, or actively participating with, the assembly team in performing assembly work for R&D projects and type tests for delivery projects, ensuring quality and compliance with Hitachi Energy standards.

How you'll make an impact

• Plan and secure materials for test assemblies, monitor and follow up on material availability.
• Lead and develop departmental processes as process leader for test assembly, tool development, and certification.
• Participate in planning phases and start-up meetings for specific projects.
• Ensure all drawings and materials are available, up to date, and correctly prepared together with responsible engineers.
• Supervise and guide subcontractors to ensure assembly is performed according to instructions and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with HSE plans and proper use of PPE.
• Report issues and support both short- and long-term solutions during assembly and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department to enhance efficiency and quality.

Your Background

• Practical experience from a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Technical interest and a proactive, self-driven attitude to learn and develop.
• Comfortable working with risk assessments and safety standards; documented experience in machine safety is a plus.
• Experience in dynamic, international, and multicultural environments is an advantage; SAP REIWA experience is considered a merit.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across different interfaces.
• Result-oriented mindset with a focus on exceeding goals and improving processes.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is required.
• Experience with MS Office suite is considered a plus.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for new and exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

Recruiting manager Alexander Lindqvist alexander.lindqvist@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com.

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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-168411

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-04T23:35:25