Component Engineer Mechanics - Sourcing

Mechanical cost drivers, market trends, technology development and quality are just some of the important parameters we need to stay on top of to be successful in a dynamic and everchanging world. In this role you will be the engineer at sourcing department responsible for mechanical parts. Working in this position will give you a great opportunity to make a difference to our business. Are you the one, who will make a big difference to Axis ability to provide flexible, reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient supply chain during stable but also turbulent times on mechanical component market?

Who is your future team?
Sourcing´s task is to create best possible prerequisites for reaching all the stuff mentioned above and a few more! We make sure to have the most suitable suppliers and utilize them to achieve maximum contribution both commercially and technically. We are a team of skilled and dedicated professionals that are greatly contributing to our company's success!

What you'll do here as Component engineer:
As component engineer mechanics you will be responsible for approving second source tools and parts to secure our volume production and growth especially within plastic injection and aluminum die-casting. You will work in close cooperation with our suppliers to optimize tooling design, reduce process time and yield improvements to decrease cost and reduce supply risks. Furthermore, you will drive cost out activities for specific products together with mechanical commodity teams. You will play an important role in proactive risk management process and have responsibility for driving activities together with your colleagues to ensure that our product design and component choices give us best prerequisites for a resilient supply chain.

The job includes:

* Qualifying second source parts and tools.
* Close cooperation with our suppliers to optimize tooling design, process time and improving yield.
* Drive cost out activities and value engineering for released products.
* Close cooperation with commodity managers/teams when evaluate new and existing suppliers technical capabilities.
* Maintenance of product database.

The position requires approximately 10-15 days of travelling a year, depending on pandemic situation.

Who are we looking for/Who are you?:
We believe that you are a relationship builder who enjoys working together in a team. You are analytic, well-structured and result oriented with a keen interest in the business. We believe that you are an open minded individual with a strong drive who pays attention to details.

We'd love to hear that you have/are:

* Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
* Minimum 1 years' experience within mechanical design or relevant job.
* Experience in 3D CAD - preferably Creo/Pro-E.
* Read and understand 2D drawings and geometrical tolerance settings (GPS).
* Experience from tooling design - preferable plastic injection and/or die-casting (aluminum/zinc).
* A business mind and enjoy daily contact with suppliers.
* Strong ability to collaborate across organizational and cultural boarders.
* Excellent skills in English, both oral and writing.
* Hands on approach and are used to do what needs to be done.

What Axis have to offer:
In exchange for your dedication Axis can offer you an innovative and global organization with an environment where you can develop both as a professional and as an individual. You will have a great opportunity to make a difference to our business.

Ready to Act?
Call Find out more about the position from our Sourcing Manager, Per Lindkvist at +46 46 272 1800