Manager Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance

Hitachi, Ltd.; Smedjebackens kommun; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi E‑

Mentor program

Training & education

Diversity with 70+ nationalities inSw

Parental leave compensation

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Smedjebacken is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance to lead and develop engineering and maintenance activities across our factory. You will ensure that manufacturing processes, equipment, and technical capabilities meet current and future business needs.

You will drive reliability, efficiency, and performance of production equipment, champion health and safety standards, and lead continuous improvement using Lean or Six Sigma, digitalization,

Qualifications

• Experience in global manufacturing operations or large-scale production management.
• Strong leadership with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations, compliance standards, and quality management systems.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to lead digitalization initiatives and manage information systems.
• Financial acumen with budgeting and CAPEX management experience.
• Fluency in English and Swedish (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Take overall accountability for manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities, including equipment reliability and long-term capability planning.
• Coordinate and align engineering and maintenance practices across sites to ensure consistent standards.
• Lead investment execution within engineering and maintenance with structured planning and follow-up of projects.
• Develop and implement manufacturing engineering strategies to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Champion health and safety standards across maintenance and engineering activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methods.
• Lead digitalization and automation efforts for maintenance planning and performance tracking.
• Compile and manage CAPEX related to equipment, maintenance, and development with budget cycles.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for equipment efficiency, reliability, and maintenance performance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Safety compliance

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Digitalization

Budgeting

CAPEX management

English fluency

Swedish fluency

Job description

Location: Smedjebacken, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID: R0133744

Date Posted: 2026-06-29

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Manager Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance to lead and develop engineering and maintenance activities across our factory in Smedjebacken. In this role, you will ensure that manufacturing processes, equipment, and technical capabilities meet current and future business needs. You will drive reliability, efficiency, and performance of production equipment while fostering continuous improvement and supporting operational excellence. Safety, quality, and sustainability will be key priorities across all sites and projects.

How you'll make an impact

• Take overall accountability for manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities, including equipment reliability, technical development, and long‑term capability planning.
• Coordinate and align engineering and maintenance practices across sites to ensure consistent standards and support business and production requirements.
• Lead investment execution within engineering and maintenance, ensuring structured planning and follow‑up of technical projects and equipment upgrades.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of manufacturing engineering strategies to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality.
• Champion health and safety standards and ensure compliance in all maintenance and engineering activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within maintenance and engineering using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Lead digitalization and automation efforts within manufacturing engineering, including systems for maintenance planning and performance tracking.
• Compile and manage CAPEX related to equipment, maintenance, and engineering development, including participation in budget cycles.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for equipment efficiency, reliability, maintenance performance, and cost to drive improvements.

Your Background

• Proven experience in global manufacturing operations or large‑scale production management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross‑functional teams.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations, compliance standards, and quality management systems.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
• Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Ability to lead digitalization initiatives and manage information systems effectively.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and CAPEX management.
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken is required.

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

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision‑making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre‑employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security‑sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.