Manufacturing Engineer

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Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) · Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards. · Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout production and commissioning activities. · Lead process equipment commissioning, including cold and hot commissioning on-site during start-up or restart projects. (Project timeline dependent) · Facilitate smooth transitions from commissioning to production ramp-up and full-scale manufacturing. (Project timeline dependent) · Translate lessons learned into design and process improvements for future expansions. · Monitor, analyze and improve production KPIs, including yield, availability, and performance. Identifying top losses, production bottlenecks, and performance gaps to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. · Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment-related losses, minor stops, and process deviations. · Define, release, and maintain manufacturing process standards and operator training programs. · Train and mentor new engineers, operators and other support functions. · Prepare, review, and approve documentation including (but not limited to); WI, PFMEAs, commissioning checklists, project timelines, A3s. · Provide technical feedback and guidance to suppliers to ensure equipment quality, compliance with specifications, and CE standards. · Develop and issue DOEs (Design of Experiments) and schedule process and equipment trials onsite and at supplier sites (if required). · Deliver a line capable of obtaining PPAP approval, following a structured quality gate model. · Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resources for the benefit of the business. · This role requires regular presence on the production floor. Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in production, equipment, or engineering-related roles. Proven track record of leading manufacturing process improvements and production optimization in a factory environment following recognised project management techniques. Experience in building and scaling production in a fast-growing environment, ideally within the battery, food, pharma, paper & pulp, semiconductor, electrochemical, or similar industries. Hands-on experience and interest in equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation. Proficient in detailed root cause analysis, structured problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement. Familiarity with quality assurance troubleshooting tools. Experience working to industry standards obtaining certification including ISO, IATF &VDA. Experience with statistical process control and process capability analysis. Specific skills & Knowledge Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies. Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics and their application in production environments. · Strong technical curiosity, analytical mindset, and business-oriented problem-solving skills. · Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment. Ability to document technical problems concisely. Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams. Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE. Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments. A genuine technical interest and pass

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