Project Engineering Team Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Occupational pension

Health care and wellness allowance

Hybrid work

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a Team Lead for the Order Engineering department in Ludvika, Sweden. The role combines people leadership with strategic resource planning to ensure safe, high-quality and on-time deliveries.

You will drive capacity management and coordinate with other functions to support project execution. The position requires an engineering degree, proven leadership, and strong planning skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Strong planning and resource management skills.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a group of engineers within order engineering.
• Own and coordinate the department’s capacity and resource planning.
• Create transparency around workload, forecasts and future resource needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time project deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Resource management

Project operations

Swedish / English

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID:R0137381Date Posted:2026-08-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The o pportunityDo you want to combine technical leadership with strategic resource and capacity planning?We are now looking for an engaged Team lead who wants to lead part of our order engineering department. The role includes both people and operational responsibility for your own group, as well as overall responsibility for planning and capacity management across the entire order engineering organization.As Team lead , you will be responsible for developing, leading and supporting your team towards set goals within safety, quality and delivery. With support from the Project Engineering Manager. You will ensure sustainable competence development, strong employee engagement and close collaboration with other functions across the business.In addition to your team lead responsibilities, you will have a central role in the overall planning of the entire order engineering department. You will work proactively with resource balancing, capacity planning, prioritization and follow-up to create the right conditions for successful project deliveries.This role is based in Ludvika, Sweden.How you’ll make an impactLead and develop a group of engineers within order engineering.Be responsible for work environment, competence development, performance and employee engagement.Own and coordinate the department’s capacity and resource planning.Create transparency around workload, forecasts and future resource needs.Your backgroundA university degree in engineering, or equivalent experience.Previous leadership experience, either as a manager or in a leading specialist role.Good understanding of planning, resource management and project-based operations.Ability to create structure, drive change and build strong collaborations.Steps in operationally when impact is needed.Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.More about usWe believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well ‑ being , we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes :Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)Group life insurance and additional insurances.Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bankHybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)Health care and wellness allowanceHealth insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek /month via salary deduction)Psychological support programSupplementary compensation for parental leaveVarious trainings and education supporting employee developmentInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globallyEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perksThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.Are you ready for a new and exciting opportunity? Does this role sound like a good match for your skills and ambitions? Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply today.Recruiting Manager Anna K. Danielsson, [e-mail] , will answer your questions about the position. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Oliver Chicaiza, oliver.chic a [e-mail] representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, [phone]; Unionen: Michael Fosselius , [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt , [phone].Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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