Production engineering manager

The opportunity

Manufacturing Production Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical power transformers:

• Develop and implement scalable and adaptable manufacturing processes that align with business needs.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure processes support production volume and customer requirements, while continuously optimizing process workflows and facility layouts.
• Lead the review and improvement of work instructions, tools, and equipment to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term production goals.
• Manage the planning and execution of process improvement projects, new equipment installations, and process startups to ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor project progress, control CAPEX, and evaluate ROI to maximize investment value and operational impact.
• Ensure all projects adhere to scope, deadlines, and budget while facilitating effective communication across teams.
• Ensure process operations comply with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, enforce procedures and compliant working environment.
• Support the organization in identifying, recommending, and implementing improvement projects using lean methodologies.
• Lead initiatives to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement, collaborating with R&D, Engineering and other teams to enhance technical standards.
• Ensure all machinery operates reliably and is maintained according to best practices to minimize downtime.
• Assess, select, and oversee the installation of new equipment and technology upgrades.

• Develop scalable manufacturing processes aligned with business needs.
• Optimize facility layouts and workflows for efficiency.
• Lead process improvement projects and equipment installations.
• Monitor CAPEX and evaluate ROI for projects.
• Provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and waste minimization initiatives.
• Design and validate manufacturing processes for new products.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new technologies and equipment.
• Monitor KPIs and analyze data for process optimization.
• Support supplier selection and technology evaluation.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Lead, guide and develop the Process Engineering team.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or production management.
• Strong knowledge of process design, optimization, and validation, as well as familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis, KPI monitoring, and technical studies to support decision-making.
• Proven leadership ability to guide cross-functional teams, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with R&D, production, and suppliers.
• Experience managing complex projects from planning to execution, with a focus on timelines, budgets, and ROI.

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
• Various training 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