Technical Project Engineer - NPD & R&D Lead (Flexible)

Kalmar; Ljungby kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalmar is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to lead assigned design engineering projects and R&D activities, including New Product Development initiatives, within the Counterbalanced division.

You will transform customer needs, legislation, and internal requirements into safe, innovative, and sustainable product solutions aligned with Kalmar's global strategies, reporting to the Head of Process, Support & Testing in Ljungby, Sweden.

Qualifications

• University degree corresponding to engineering or related field, or similar comprehensive expertise gained through practical experience.
• Experience in project management and product development activities, with solid technical knowledge of non-road mobile equipment or similar rubber-tire vehicles.
• Experience with engineering design tools used by Kalmar and familiarity with similar engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and deliver design engineering projects within the division, making detailed plans to accomplish project goals and integrating technical activities.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to discuss design engineering specifications, procedures, and cross-functional technical alignment across CB products.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to assess design feasibility and help implement standard policies, processes, and procedures for the department.
• Ensure the planning and execution of design activities meet specified customer demands, product safety, legislative requirements, agreed costs, and project delivery schedules.
• In consultation with Principal Systems Engineers (PSE), initiate and order testing for verification and evaluation of product designs.
• Regularly report progress, outcomes, and potential deviations to the Head of Process, Support & Testing and the Project Manager.

Skills

Project management

R&D experience

Engineering tools

Planning & leadership

Customer focus

Communication & languages

Education

University degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering design tools

Job description

Kalmar is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to lead assigned design engineering projects and R&D activities, including New Product Development initiatives, within the Counterbalanced division.

You will transform customer needs, legislation, and internal requirements into safe, innovative, and sustainable product solutions aligned with Kalmar's global strategies, reporting to the Head of Process, Support & Testing in Ljungby, Sweden.