Production Engineer, Industrialization & Automation

Production Engineer, Industrialization & Automation
We are now looking for a senior production engineer for our client Elfa, who can develop the company’s manufacturing and drive industrialisation from concept and product documentation to a functioning and stable production solution. The person should be able to combine product understanding, manufacturing technology and investment projects, and independently identify and implement solutions that:
Lower product costs
Increase productivity and capacity
Improve manufacturability
Develop production methods and production equipment
Enable the industrialisation of new products

The role includes the following duties:
Develop technical specifications
Conduct technical discussions with machine and tool suppliers
Obtain and evaluate quotations
Lead or take part in major investment projects
Participate in FAT/SAT and commissioning
Handle matters relating to CE marking, risk assessment and machinery safety

To succeed in this role, we would like you to have experience in the following areas:
Master’s degree in engineering, bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
Ability to read and understand CAD
Experience working with metal
Senior-level experience in production engineering in a manufacturing industry
Experience industrialising new products, from product documentation to a finished manufacturing process
Ability to develop and optimise manufacturing methods based on drawings and product documentation
Experience with automation in a manufacturing industry
Experience managing different suppliers
Experience specifying requirements and conducting technical discussions with suppliers
Experience with investments aimed at improving productivity and capacity
Good knowledge of steel processing and manufacturing processes such as punching, bending, pressing and joining
Experience with roll forming
Understanding of production and material flows, and how these can be made more efficient
Knowledge of DFM and an understanding of how product design affects manufacturability and production processes
Ability to identify and manage production risks
Project management experience in the areas above
Experience standardising processes and ways of working

It is an advantage if you also have:
Experience with press tools, progressive tools and transfer tools
Knowledge of tool design, tool maintenance and tool economics
Experience with DFA and Design to Cost
Knowledge of FAT, SAT, CE marking and machinery safety
Experience optimising production with a focus on OEE, Lean and line balancing

Your personal profile
You are an entrepreneurial and analytically minded person, with the courage to challenge established ways of working, question current assumptions and explore new approaches
You are able to make well-founded decisions, even in complex situations, and ask the critical questions that contribute to new perspectives, innovation and development
You are sociable, articulate and find it easy to work with others, both externally and internally.
You are driven, self-reliant and curious
You are organised and structured
You are a team player who contributes to the whole group’s delivery and skills development
You have no problem with the role potentially involving security vetting

Why Elfa?
Elfa is an iconic Swedish quality brand that many Swedes use every day. In 1948, engineer Arne Lydmar had a fantastic idea when he realised that people needed smart storage solutions. That was the beginning of Elfa. 75 years later, the company still holds on to that very idea. Elfa offers flexible and adaptable storage systems that can be customised to meet people’s individual needs throughout their lives. The product range includes made-to-measure sliding doors, as well as wall-mounted and freestanding storage solutions, all in a durable and functional design of the highest quality.
Since 1999, the company has been owned by The Container Store, the largest retail chain for storage products in the USA. The Elfa Group comprises two manufacturing units and five sales companies. Turnover is approximately 1.1 billion kronor and it has around 250 employees. Elfa’s head office is in Malmö. In Västervik, the company is based in its own bright, modern and pleasant premises, which are also home to its product development team and the Group’s largest production facility, including a warehouse.
Application
Elfa is working with Quadruped Rekrytering on this recruitment. Please get in touch with any questions or send your application to carina.ronnby@quadruped.se alt 0761017770. Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on an ongoing basis.
You are very welcome to contact us if you would like to know more!
Form: Permanent employment with Elfa.
Location: On-site, Västervik.
Extent: 100%.