Strategic Production Engineering Manager

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Strategic Production Engineering Manager to lead teams in driving improvements within the High Voltage Breakers division. This role focuses on strategic initiatives and project management, requiring a degree in engineering and strong leadership skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Fantastic career possibilities

Mentor support during onboarding

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Structured and driven leader with strong communication skills.
• Documented leadership experience or senior project management in capex projects.
• Experience in production or industrial engineering is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the team.
• Lead capital expenditure project planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Ensure technical capacity and optimize logistics in production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Production Technology

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role in a high-tech industrial environment? We are looking for a Strategic Production Engineering Manager to join our High Voltage Breakers division in Ludvika. In this role, you will lead a team of project managers and production engineers and project managers, driving long-term improvements and investments that shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities.

As part of the Production Engineering department, you will be responsible for strategic initiatives, investment planning, and the implementation of new technologies and processes. You will work closely with production teams and other stakeholders to ensure that our operations are aligned with business goals and future demands. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality products efficiently, safely, and on time in a sustainable way.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader who enjoys working with complex projects, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about production technology, strategic planning, and leading teams toward long-term success, we would love to hear from you.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Be an inspiring leader who supports and develops your team.
• Lead the planning, execution, and follow-up of all Capex (capital expenditure) projects.
• Take responsibility for personnel, work environment, and budget within your area.
• Ensure technical capacity and optimized internal logistics flows in the factory to meet customer demands.
• Actively lead strategic project teams with implementation of new product, processes and technologies.
  
  

Your Background

• You are a structured and driven leader with strong communication skills.
• A degree in engineering or equivalent relevant professional experience is required.
• Documented leadership experience, or experience as a senior project manager for capex investment projects.
• Experience in production or industrial engineering is highly valued.
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
  
  

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
  
  
  

More About Us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge – apply today! Due to the summer vacation period, the selection process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Recruiting manager Therese A. Hook, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, [phone]; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt [phone]. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica [e-mail].

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.