Industrial Engineer Project Leader

QVANTUM ENERGI AKTIEBOLAG; Åstorps kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH seeks an Industrial Engineer Project Leader to optimize manufacturing workflows, lead scale‑up initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across production and supply chain functions.

The role emphasizes lean principles, automation, and collaboration with R&D and suppliers to introduce new production technologies in a fast‑growing environment. Fluency in English is required; Swedish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or process engineering, preferably in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with CAD software, production simulation tools, and data analysis (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Python, SCADA).
• Strong understanding of automation, supply chain interactions, and production systems.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Siemens Opcenter).
• Exposure to working in a scale‑up or fast‑growing production environment.
• Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus.
• Preferred: background in HVAC or home energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing workflows and production layouts to support scale‑up goals.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and supply chain teams to introduce new product lines and production technologies.
• Lead time studies, capacity planning, and equipment utilization analysis.
• Support automation projects, including robotics and Industry 4.0 integration.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation for production staff.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to resolve production bottlenecks or quality issues.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives by optimizing energy usage and minimizing material waste.
• Supervise equipment development phases with suppliers, managing local and international suppliers through all phases of projects (FMEA, RFI, RFQ, FAT, SAT, etc.).
• Perform manufacturability analysis of new products, processes, and technologies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Automation knowledge

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Power BI

Excel

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Production simulation tools

Power BI

Excel

Python

SCADA

SAP

Siemens Opcenter

Job description

Industrial Engineer Project Leader

We are a company developing smart heat pump solutions to enable renewable heating and cooling in European cities. Our manufacturing operations are scaling to 50,000 units annually. This role is part of that growth.

About the role

Drive the optimization of production processes, integration of advanced manufacturing systems, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑growing manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing workflows and production layouts to support scale‑up goals.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and supply chain teams to introduce new product lines and production technologies.
• Lead time studies, capacity planning, and equipment utilization analysis.
• Support automation projects, including robotics and Industry 4.0 integration.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation for production staff.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to resolve production bottlenecks or quality issues.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives by optimizing energy usage and minimizing material waste.
• Supervise equipment development phases with suppliers, managing local and international suppliers through all phases of projects (FMEA, RFI, RFQ, FAT, SAT, etc.).
• Perform manufacturability analysis of new products, processes, and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or process engineering, preferably in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with CAD software, production simulation tools, and data analysis (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Python, SCADA).
• Strong understanding of automation, supply chain interactions, and production systems.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Siemens Opcenter).
• Exposure to working in a scale‑up or fast‑growing production environment.
• Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus.
• Preferred: background in HVAC or home energy systems.