Production Engineer

Sundsvall; Sundsvalls kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundsvall is seeking a Production Engineer responsible for optimizing, maintaining, and developing production operations aligned with Lean principles. You will lead initiatives for continuous improvement and ensure efficient, high-quality production processes.

This temporary position is based in Sundsvall for approximately nine months, requiring collaboration with production leaders to enhance workflows and achieve operational targets.

Qualifications

• Technical degree from university, college, or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Optimize, maintain, and develop production operations.
• Collaborate with production leaders to improve workflows.
• Act as project lead for new product introductions.

Skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Continuous improvement initiatives

Production preparation

Production engineering knowledge

Hands-on production knowledge

Single-piece production

Swedish communication

English communication

Education

Technical degree from university, college, or equivalent

Job description

The Production Engineer is responsible for optimizing, maintaining, and developing production operations in line with our Lean principles and strategic objectives. The role drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports daily operational management, and ensures efficient, high-quality, and safe production processes.

You will act as project lead for new product introductions and ensure successful industrialization, process balance, and implementation in production. You will collaborate closely with production leaders and teams to strengthen capabilities, improve workflows, and create the right conditions to achieve operational targets.

This is a temporary position based in Sundsvall, with an expected duration of approximately nine months.

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical degree from university, college, or equivalent,
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems,
• Experience leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives,
• Knowledge of production preparation, production engineering, and industrialization processes,
• Practical workshop and hands‑on production knowledge,
• Experience with single‑piece production,
• Strong Swedish and English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Permobil is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.