Manager - Materials Specialist Lab - Husqvarna Group

Husqvarna Group; Huskvarna; Híbrido; SEK 1.100.000 - 1.450.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Husqvarna Group in Huskvarna invites an experienced leader to head the Materials Specialists Lab within Shared R&D, shaping strategy, enabling early involvement in product development, and driving value across divisions. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality data and impactful contributions to innovation.

This role emphasizes strategic leadership, budget stewardship, and collaboration with product teams to accelerate sustainable material advancements across our global

Formación

• 5–7 years of proven leadership experience within engineering, with responsibility for leading and developing teams.
• 8–10 years of solid experience from technology-intensive environments, preferably within R&D, product development, or laboratory operations.
• University degree in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with the Shared R&D leadership team to define the vision and objectives for the department.
• Translate strategy into concrete plans and lead their successful execution.
• Lead and develop a team of 12 specialists, prioritizing and allocating incoming assignments and ensuring high-quality deliveries.
• Build strong relationships across Husqvarna to ensure best involvement of material specialists in product development projects.
• Lead selected cross-functional R&D initiatives and external research collaborations, and drive investment planning and prioritization for the lab.
• Manage team leadership, performance, and budget responsibility.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Educación

University degree in materials engineering or related field

Herramientas

Laboratory management

Descripción del empleo

Last date to apply:

26 July 2026

Lead Husqvarna Group's Center of Excellence in Materials

Are you a confident leader who wants to shape how a global engineering company understands, selects, and masters its materials? The Materials Specialists Lab is more than a laboratory, it is our Center of Excellence for materials, a strategic capability that impacts product innovation, sustainability, sourcing, compliance, and quality across all divisions. We are now looking for a manager to lead the department within Shared R&D and play a key role in shaping the future of materials at Husqvarna Group.

Shared R&D is Husqvarna Group’s centralized engineering function with around 100 specialists across multiple disciplines. Within this, the Materials Specialists Lab supports all product categories with advanced analysis, characterization, and investigation across metals, polymers, and material-related technologies. The team is a key contributor to our global Material Management process, ensuring high‑quality data, strong knowledge, and reuse of materials to drive innovation speed, cost efficiency, and sustainable product development.

About the role:

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the department’s strategy and goals within product, technology, and business development, while ensuring an efficient day‑to‑day operation of the lab and its deliveries. A key part of the role is to continuously strengthen how and when the team contributes to product development, increasing early involvement and impact across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Shared R&D leadership team to define the vision and objectives for the department
• Translating strategy into concrete plans and leading their successful execution
• Leading and developing a team of 12 specialists, including prioritizing and allocating incoming assignments and ensuring high‑quality deliveries
• Building strong relationships across Husqvarna to ensure best involvement of material specialists in product development projects
• Leading selected cross‑functional R&D initiatives and external research collaborations, as well as driving investment planning and prioritization for the lab
• Managing team leadership, performance, and budget responsibility

About you:

You are a proactive and motivating leader who builds trust and collaborates effectively. With a strategic mindset and strong customer focus, you drive change and deliver results with structure and persistence. You are self‑aware and continuously develop through feedback and reflection.

• 5–7 years of proven leadership experience within engineering, with responsibility for leading and developing teams
• Solid experience (8–10 years) from technology‑intensive environments, preferably within R&D, product development, or laboratory operations
• University degree in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

You also bring a background or genuine interest in the following:

• A clear, confident, and grounded leadership style, with knowledge of team and organizational development
• A structured approach, with the ability to balance agile and traditional development methodologies while maintaining a solution‑oriented mindset
• A solid understanding of laboratory and development operations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective networks across the organization

Location

This position will be placed in our of our main sites in Huskvarna.

But, with our hybrid working environment, you’ll have the flexibility to work both onsite and remotely, promoting work‑life balance for all team members, but as laboratory function the majority of the time is spent onsite. We meet in the office at least 4 days a week (80%).

Winning Through Culture

At Husqvarna Group, we believe that business is ultimately about people, as a team, we win and grow together. Our culture is built on bold ideas, strong commitment, and a shared purpose, creating an environment where innovation thrives, people grow, and every contribution matters.

Our culture is built on three core themes:

• Bold: We push boundaries, embrace challenges, and explore new possibilities.
• Dedicated: We put in the hard work, bring passion and resilience to every challenge we take on.
• Care: We support each other, consider the impact of our actions, and strive to make a lasting difference.

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for the next big step, we offer a place where passion and purpose come together. Join us in shaping the future!

Learn more about our culture here: Our Culture | Husqvarna Group