Technical Project Manager / Mechanical Designer

Elajo Invest AB; Växjö kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Competitive compensation

Cross-border collaboration

Hands-on gear in production

Job summary

Livoo AB is seeking a Technical Project Manager / Mechanical Designer to lead technical projects for industrial machinery and production solutions. You will work with production teams, suppliers, workshops, and consultants, often in an international context, delivering CAD drawings and documentation.

The role emphasizes design, drafting, and customer communication to meet contracts and specifications, with collaboration across functions and regions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical projects in industry, mechanical engineering, or production.
• Strong CAD skills with ability to produce manufacturing drawings independently.
• Proven ability to manage customer dialogue and translate requirements into solutions.
• Structured, detail-oriented mindset with contract and scope discipline.
• Excellent communication in English in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects from planning through installation and commissioning.
• Produce design drawings, manufacturing and technical documentation in CAD.
• Ensure drawings are manufacturable and suitable for workshops or suppliers.
• Participate in development of new machine solutions and process equipment.
• Manage customer dialogue from needs analysis to delivery and follow-up.
• Coordinate suppliers, installers, workshops, and internal stakeholders.
• Support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of equipment.
• Identify risks and drive improvements in technical solutions.

Skills

CAD drafting

Project management

Client communication

Cross-functional teamwork

English proficiency

Structured problem solving

Contract & scope management

Technical documentation

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About Livoo

What is Livoo all about?

Livoo is an innovative food technology and ingredients company focused on creating new value from existing food resources.

We combine technology, sustainability and circularity to transform food industry side streams into high-quality, functional ingredients with real commercial value.

Our ingredient portfolio includes OATup®, a circular oat-based ingredient with a strong nutritional and functional profile and applications across several food categories.

We are now entering an exciting phase of commercial growth – and we are looking for someone who wants to help build that journey with us.

About the Role

What will you actually be doing?

As a Technical Project Manager / Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for leading technical projects related to industrial machinery, process equipment, and production solutions. You will work closely with production, suppliers, workshops, external technical consultants, and internal stakeholders – often in an international context.

The role includes clear responsibility for both design and CAD drafting, where you produce documentation used directly in workshops and production. You will also play an important role in customer interactions, ensuring you understand requirements, communicate solutions, and deliver projects according to agreed specifications and contracts.

You enjoy working in teams, collaborating across functions, and building strong relationships with customers and partners.

What will you be responsible for?

• Lead technical projects from planning through execution, installation, and commissioning.
• Produce design drawings, manufacturing documentation, and technical documentation in CAD.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, manufacturable, and adapted for workshops or external suppliers.
• Actively participate in the development of new machine solutions, process equipment, and production improvements.
• Manage customer dialogue throughout projects – from needs analysis to follow-up and delivery.
• Ensure projects are executed according to contract, specifications, and agreed scope.
• Coordinate suppliers, installers, workshops, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of equipment.
• Identify technical risks, propose solutions, and drive improvements.
• Ensure technical solutions are practical, cost-effective, and robust.
• Contribute to structure, documentation, and standardization of technical solutions.

Who are we looking for?

Do you recognise yourself?

• Experience in project management within industry, mechanical engineering, process equipment, or production.
• Strong CAD skills and experience independently producing manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical design, machine components, and industrial installations.
• Experience with commissioning, start-up, or technical troubleshooting in production environments.
• Experience in customer interaction and the ability to manage and lead customer dialogue in projects.
• Ability to work in a structured and detail-oriented manner, following contracts, requirements, and project scope.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical solutions with customers, workshops, suppliers, and internal teams.
• A practical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and drive projects forward.
• Good proficiency in English, as you will work in an international environment.

Meritorious

• Experience from process industry, food production, automation, or industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of hygienic design, stainless steel, piping, pumps, valves, or process flows.
• Experience with CE marking, machine safety, or technical documentation.
• Experience in supplier management, procurement, or workshop manufacturing.
• Knowledge of automation, PLCs, electrical systems, or control systems is a plus, but not required.

Personal Qualities

To succeed in this role, we believe you are someone who takes responsibility, is detail-oriented and structured, and sees solutions where others see problems. You are technically curious and confident in making decisions when projects need to move forward.

You enjoy working in teams and collaborate easily with colleagues, customers, and external partners. You like interacting with people, building relationships, and taking ownership of communication throughout the entire project.

You appreciate working close to reality, seeing the results of your work in production, and being a key link between idea, design, manufacturing, and operation – in a company that is growing internationally and driving development forward.

Why join Livoo?

An opportunity to build, not just maintain

You will join a growing international food ingredients business at an exciting stage of its development.

You will have significant freedom to identify customers, develop markets and shape commercial opportunities.

International Exposure

Work with food manufacturers, product developers and industry partners across Sweden and European markets.

Innovation with Purpose

Represent innovative ingredients that create greater value from existing food resources and contribute to a more circular food industry.

Real Responsibility

You will have genuine ownership of your customers, pipeline and commercial results.

Your contribution will be visible – and your success will make a direct difference to Livoo's growth.

Competitive Compensation

We offer a competitive fixed salary with the opportunity for performance-based compensation linked to commercial results.

What we offer

• A broad and impactful technical role with significant influence.
• The opportunity to work with development, design, drafting, project management, and hands-on execution.
• An international work environment with cross-border collaboration.
• Close collaboration with production, management, and external specialists.
• A culture where problem-solving, curiosity, and initiative are part of everyday work.
• The opportunity to help build efficient and future-proof industrial solutions within foodtech.

Stefan Ekstrand
CEO, Livoo AB