{"data":{"id":183485,"slug":"manager-manufacturing-engineering-and-maintenance","type":"job","title":"Manager Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance","description":"The Opportunity\nWe are looking for a Manager Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance to lead and develop engineering and maintenance activities across our factory in Smedjebacken. In this role, you will ensure that manufacturing processes, equipment, and technical capabilities meet current and future business needs.\nYou will drive reliability, efficiency, and performance of production equipment while fostering continuous improvement and supporting operational excellence. Safety, quality, and sustainability will be key priorities across all sites and projects.\nHow you'll make an impact\nTake overall accountability for manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities, including equipment reliability, technical development, and long-term capability planning.\nCoordinate and align engineering and maintenance practices across sites to ensure consistent standards and support business and production requirements.\n\u2022 Lead investment execution within engineering and maintenance, ensuring structured planning and follow-up of technical projects and equipment upgrades.\nContribute to the development and implementation of manufacturing engineering strategies to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality.\nChampion health and safety standards and ensure compliance in all maintenance and engineering activities.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives within maintenance and engineering using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.\nLead digitalization and automation efforts within manufacturing engineering, including systems for maintenance planning and performance tracking.\nCompile and manage CAPEX related to equipment, maintenance, and engineering development, including participation in budget cycles.\nEstablish and monitor KPIs for equipment efficiency, reliability, maintenance performance, and cost to drive improvements.\n\nYour Background\nProven experience in global manufacturing operations or large-scale production management.\nStrong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.\nSolid understanding of safety regulations, compliance standards, and quality management systems.\nExcellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication abilities.\nExperience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.\nAbility to lead digitalization initiatives and manage information systems effectively.\nFinancial acumen with experience in budgeting and CAPEX management.\nFluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken is required\n\nWhat we offer\nCollective agreement\nFlexible working time\nHealth care and wellness allowance\nFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally\nMentor to support you throughout onboard phase\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development\nDiversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\n\nMore about us\nAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply!\nRecruiting Manager, Dennis Eriksson, dennis.eriksson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: Mikael Hjort +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Antra Volujevica, antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Manager Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance","description_original":"The Opportunity\nWe are looking for a Manager Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance to lead and develop engineering and maintenance activities across our factory in Smedjebacken. In this role, you will ensure that manufacturing processes, equipment, and technical capabilities meet current and future business needs.\nYou will drive reliability, efficiency, and performance of production equipment while fostering continuous improvement and supporting operational excellence. Safety, quality, and sustainability will be key priorities across all sites and projects.\nHow you'll make an impact\nTake overall accountability for manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities, including equipment reliability, technical development, and long-term capability planning.\nCoordinate and align engineering and maintenance practices across sites to ensure consistent standards and support business and production requirements.\n\u2022 Lead investment execution within engineering and maintenance, ensuring structured planning and follow-up of technical projects and equipment upgrades.\nContribute to the development and implementation of manufacturing engineering strategies to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality.\nChampion health and safety standards and ensure compliance in all maintenance and engineering activities.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives within maintenance and engineering using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.\nLead digitalization and automation efforts within manufacturing engineering, including systems for maintenance planning and performance tracking.\nCompile and manage CAPEX related to equipment, maintenance, and engineering development, including participation in budget cycles.\nEstablish and monitor KPIs for equipment efficiency, reliability, maintenance performance, and cost to drive improvements. \n\nYour Background\nProven experience in global manufacturing operations or large-scale production management.\nStrong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.\nSolid understanding of safety regulations, compliance standards, and quality management systems.\nExcellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication abilities.\nExperience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.\nAbility to lead digitalization initiatives and manage information systems effectively.\nFinancial acumen with experience in budgeting and CAPEX management.\nFluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken is required\n \n\nWhat we offer\nCollective agreement\nFlexible working time\nHealth care and wellness allowance\nFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally\nMentor to support you throughout onboard phase\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development\u200b\nDiversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\n\nMore about us \nAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply!\nRecruiting Manager, Dennis Eriksson, dennis.eriksson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: Mikael Hjort +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren +46 107-38 21 85. 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