Mechanical Design Manager at Power Transformers

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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
To be successful in this position we see that you have previous management experience
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 April 4! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Mats Ramkvist, +46 730-66 08 30, 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.
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