Hardware Manager - Production Engineering - Axis Communications (Lund)

TOBLOR Consulting; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Friday cake

Wellness allowance

Health insurance

Own Axis bicycle

Job summary

Axis Communications in Lund is seeking an experienced Hardware Manager to lead a team responsible for developing advanced manufacturing systems. You will drive continuous improvement and manage cross-functional engineering efforts in a cutting-edge tech environment.

The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree, proven leadership experience, and is fluent in Swedish and English. Benefits include a company bonus, health insurance, and a wellness allowance.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience leading hardware or cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience in industrial systems involving electronics, mechanics, and motion.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and various engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team strategically and operationally.
• Set direction, goals, and priorities for the group.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and ways of working.
• Coach and develop your team.
• Resource planning, recruitment, and performance management.
• Budget responsibility and delivery follow-up.
• Contribute to the broader PET management agenda.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Cross-functional engineering management

Communication skills in Swedish and English

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechatronics

Tools

Creo

Windchill

E-plan

Xpedition

Job description

Hardware Manager - Production Engineering - Axis Communications (Lund)

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

Are you a hands‑on leader with a passion for technology, industrial systems, and people? Do you enjoy building strong engineering teams and driving continuous improvement in a high‑tech manufacturing environment? At Axis, you’ll lead a team responsible for developing and maintaining the advanced equipment that powers the production of world‑leading network video products. We are now looking for a Hardware Manager to join Production Engineering & Technology (PET) at our headquarters in Lund.

Team

You will lead a team of 12 engineers across mechanical and electronics development, focused on the machines and systems that power Axis production. This includes everything from optical alignment solutions to other advanced manufacturing equipment. The systems you’ll work with combine motion, control, and precision — motors, sensors, and electrical cabinets are central building blocks.

The team uses Creo for mechanical development, Windchill for documentation and E‑plan for electrical design. You’ll work closely with software, QA, and industrialization teams, playing an important role in shaping how we develop and improve our production capabilities.

As part of the PET management team, you collaborate with managers, product owners, and project leaders to align priorities, drive improvements, and ensure our global manufacturing runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team strategically and operationally
• Set direction, goals, and priorities for the group
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and ways of working
• Coach and develop your team
• Resource planning, recruitment, and performance management
• Budget responsibility and delivery follow‑up
• Contribute to the broader PET management agenda

Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or similar
• Several years of experience leading hardware or cross‑functional engineering teams
• Experience from industrial systems involving electronics, mechanics, and motion
• Familiarity with tools such as Creo, PLM systems like Windchill, E‑plan or Xpedition
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English

Technical Environment

Creo, Windchill, E‑plan, Xpedition industrial control systems, motors, sensors, and electrical cabinets.

Benefits

Company bonus, Friday cake, wellness allowance, health insurance, and your own Axis bicycle. You’ll be part of a company that values work‑life balance and offers continuous learning opportunities.

EEO Statement

We welcome all applications.