Job Description:

The Advanced Engineering Manager is responsible for combining commercial focus with technical expertise, with a specific responsibility for creating and developing business opportunities where research, development, and innovation are central. The role acts as a bridge between the customer’s future technical needs and the company’s R&D capabilities.

Principle Accountabilities/ Main missions and results:

· Initiate and lead technical discussions with OEMs and Tier 1 customers to identify innovation and development opportunities.

· Translate customer specifications into internal development projects.

· Scan the market for emerging technical innovations for potential integration in current scope of business portfolio and production.

· Drive application process, cost calculations, and business models for products in Ideation and Discovery phase.

· Recommend selection of concepts for further development.

· Develop long-term R&D partnerships with key customers and Tier 1.

· Work as program manager in customer funded development programs and ensure technical solutions meet both customer and company commercial goals.

· Support marketing by securing intellectual property and technical advantages are properly managed in business negotiations.

· Participate in development project steering groups as the contact point between R&D and the customer.

· Represent the company at technical fairs, customer workshops, and innovation forums.

· Establish and expand contacts within customer organizations.

· Engage internal and external partners in concept development work.

· Initiate and lead concept studies.

· Propose investments in prototypes, simulations, and tests.

· Manage technically complex customer dialogues and R&D-related business development.

· Recommend product choices to project teams and management.

· Contribute to the company’s innovation strategy through customer and market insights.

· Ensure new products are developed in line with customer technical roadmaps.

· Handle the full process from concept discussions to contract signing.

· Report to status of R&D-driven business opportunities to management.

· Report to Senior Manager R&D

Leadership and Behaviors'

· Understanding new and existing technologies, processes & products, with passion for continuous learning.

· Proven interpersonal and influencing skills.

· High level of drive and personal commitment.

· Working well under pressure and engaging at all levels of the organization both internally and externally.

· Well-developed leadership skills with excellent influencing capabilities.

· Ability to make and accept challenges positively and debate confidently.

· Credible with peers and able to demonstrate added value.

· High problem-solving skills with drive for continuous improvement.

· Deliver on promises, do what he/she says they will do, when they say they will do it.

· High degree of integrity, always prepared to do the right thing.

Preferred Skills, Education & Experiences to fulfil role (essential & desirable)

· Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electronics, materials, or mechatronics) or equivalent.

· Proven experience in technical sales within R&D-related areas in the automotive industry.

· Strong understanding of OEM and Tier 1/Tier 2 development processes.

· Strong understanding of project management, product lifecycle, and industrialization.

· Strategic ability combined with an operational execution focus.

· Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop employees.

· Excellent communication skills in English (and preferably Swedish), both written and spoken.

Key Competences

· Analytical, curious, and problem-solving mindset.

· Detail oriented and structured with the ability to document complex results.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills.

· Innovative and driven with an interest in future technological opportunities.