Lead Production Engineer: Industrialization & Automation

Getinge; Växjö kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowances

Generous family benefits

Joint company activities

Job summary

Getinge is seeking a Production Engineering professional to lead major production development and transformation projects in Växjö, Sweden. You will work across Product Development, Operations and Quality to ensure robust documentation and production readiness.

With a strong background in Lean, production layout optimization and cross-functional leadership, you will guide transformations and implement automation to meet future operational needs in a regulated medical technology environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience in production engineering, industrialization, manufacturing development, value stream engineering or project management.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional projects and implementing change in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean methods, production flow optimization and structured continuous improvement.
• Experience in production layout, material flow development and preferably automation or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience from medical technology or another regulated industry with knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements is highly meritorious.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken; SAP or a similar ERP system knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead major production development, industrialization and transformation projects, including introduction of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and optimize production layouts, assembly concepts, material flows, internal logistics and capacity solutions.
• Coordinate Design Transfer and act as a key interface between Product Development and Operations, ensuring robust documentation and production readiness.
• Drive the implementation of automation and new manufacturing technologies that support future operational needs.
• Lead Manufacturing Excellence initiatives by applying Lean principles, standardization, waste reduction and structured continuous improvement to strengthen safety, quality, delivery and productivity.

Skills

Lean methods

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Getinge is seeking a Production Engineering professional to lead major production development and transformation projects in Växjö, Sweden. You will work across Product Development, Operations and Quality to ensure robust documentation and production readiness.

With a strong background in Lean, production layout optimization and cross-functional leadership, you will guide transformations and implement automation to meet future operational needs in a regulated medical technology environment.