We are looking for a Senior Industrial Engineer to support the transformation toward the Smart Factory of the Future. This role offers the opportunity to shape next-generation manufacturing by combining digitalization, automation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will work cross-functionally with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and Production Management to optimize manufacturing processes and implement innovative Industry 4.0/5.0 solutions.

You will play a key role in developing smarter, greener, and more efficient production systems while supporting the organization's long-term sustainability and digital transformation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

• Plan and optimize production flows for manufacturing and assembly operations.

• Create and maintain production plans and manufacturing data within SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

• Perform work measurement and time studies to establish production standards and improve manufacturing performance.

• Develop and maintain assembly instructions, work standards, and manufacturing documentation.

• Manage engineering changes (ECNs/ECRs) and support implementation of design modifications into production.

• Lead and participate in investment projects related to manufacturing equipment, automation, robotics, and factory digitalization.

• Drive implementation of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 technologies, including connected manufacturing, digital twins, traceability, smart data utilization, and advanced production analytics.

• Participate in Smart Factory initiatives by evaluating, validating, and implementing new manufacturing technologies.

• Support continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

• Collaborate closely with Production, R&D, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, Maintenance, and external suppliers.

• Analyze production performance and identify opportunities for process optimization.

• Support sustainability initiatives through energy-efficient manufacturing methods, waste reduction, circular production, and fossil-free manufacturing practices.

• Lead technical workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide technical guidance to production teams during new product introductions and production changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering within a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience improving manufacturing processes.

• Strong understanding of production planning and manufacturing systems.

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Time studies

  • Work measurement

  • Line balancing

  • Capacity calculations

  • Process optimization

• Experience managing engineering changes and production implementation.

• Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

• Experience using 3D CAD software.

• Experience leading technical improvement or investment projects.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Location: Hallsberg