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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Process Improvement

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In short

As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Mölnlycke, Sweden, you will lead manufacturing activities for new product introductions (NPI) and collaborate across teams to industrialize and improve processes for electromechanical products. This hybrid role emphasizes driving automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing activities within New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
  • Incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
  • Define manufacturing equipment requirements and support supplier selection.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation.
  • Plan, coordinate, and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and production ramp-up.
  • Drive process improvements and support migration to scalable, automated solutions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, productivity, and performance.
  • Support automation initiatives and collaborate with external suppliers.
  • Participate in global projects and provide manufacturing support to other sites.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing activities within product development or NPI projects.
  • Strong technical understanding of electromechanical products and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
  • Experience working in cross-functional project teams.
  • Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
  • Experience using CAD tools, Microsoft Office applications, and business/ERP systems.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrialization Engineer, or similar role.
  • Experience working with electromechanical assemblies and production systems.
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies.
  • Experience planning and executing FAT and SAT activities for manufacturing equipment.
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, process validation, and manufacturing test strategies.
  • Experience defining automation requirements and collaborating with machine builders or equipment suppliers.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience supporting process automation, digitalization, and manufacturing transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working within stage-gate or structured product development processes.
  • Ability to create or modify technical drawings using CAD tools.

Benefits

  • Access to our gym.
  • Share great lunches with colleagues in our restaurant.
#NPI#electromechanical products#automation#operational excellence#DFM#DFA#FAT#SAT#Lean Manufacturing
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Company

Emerson

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Mölnlycke, Sweden

Qualification

Bachelor

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