Production Engineer

Permobil Aktiebolag; Sundsvalls kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Permobil Aktiebolag is seeking a Production Engineer in Sundsvall. This role focuses on optimizing production operations in line with Lean principles. As a project lead, you will oversee new product introductions and ensure efficient processes.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and strong skills in MS Office, experience in continuous improvement, and practical production knowledge. Proficiency in Swedish and English is required. This is a temporary position lasting approximately nine months.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems needed.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives necessary.
• Knowledge of production preparation and industrialization processes required.
• Hands-on production experience is a must.
• Experience with single-piece production preferred.
• Strong communication in Swedish and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and maintain production operations according to Lean principles.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support daily operational management.
• Lead projects for new product introductions and ensure successful industrialization.
• Collaborate with production leaders to improve workflows and achieve targets.

Skills

Technical degree

Proficient in MS Office

Experience in continuous improvement

Knowledge of production engineering

Hands-on production knowledge

Experience with single-piece production

Strong communication skills (Swedish & English)

Education

Technical degree from university, college, or equivalent

Job description

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

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. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.