Mechanical Design Manager at Power Transformers

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
As Mechanical Design Manager you will lead the mechanical engineering operations at Power Transformers in Ludvika, Sweden. You will be a key member in Power Transformers Engineering Management team and represent the unit on technical topics towards customers and upper management.
As a Leader at Power Transformers you build excellence through diverse teams and courageous conversations. You inspire others to think big, innovate and focus on solutions.
Your responsibilities
Support and coach your team and be liable for the competence development
Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities across teams
Drive your team’s performance to ensure that safety, integrity, financial and contractual requirements are met
Improve operational performance of the department in collaboration with your colleagues
Enable people growth and improvements in operational, quality, and technical aspects
Manage a broad range of organizational and technical aspects connected to the operations
Look for technology and market opportunities that supports growth and that brings the mechanical engineering department forward

Your background
You hold a university degree in Engineering or have equivalent work experience from a technical area
Previous management experience is an advantage
As a leader you are inspirational, customer-focused, empowering, and accountable
You can strike a balance between operational and strategic tasks
Experience in transformers with corresponding network is a plus
As person you are a team player who has good listening & influencing skills to build trust with your team and different stakeholders
Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements.
Welcome to apply by May 17! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Mats Berglund, +46 107-38 41 44, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Karolina Czechowski, +46 730-73 41 15; Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Sofia Lindblom, +46 727-04 06 11.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com