Mechanical Design Manager

The opportunity

As a Mechanical Design Manager you will lead a team in the mechanical design department at Power Transformers in Ludvika. 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 don’t just build teams - you cultivate a culture where diverse voices are heard, valued, and empowered. Through courageous conversations and a shared vision, you inspire those around you to think boldly, drive innovation, and come together to create meaningful, solution-driven impact.

How you’ll make an impact

• Support and coach your team and be liable for 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

Your background

• You hold a university degree in Engineering or have equivalent work experience from a
• technical area  
• Previous management experience is an advantage, but not a must
• As a leader you are inspirational, customer-focused, empowering, and decisive
• You have the ability to strike a balance between operational and strategic tasks
• Experience in transformers with corresponding network is a plus
• As a 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. Knowledge in Swedish is highly meritorious

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Don’t delay – apply today! Due to the summer vacation period, the selection process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Recruiting Manager Anna Qvicker, anna.qvicker@hitachienergy.com,  will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52, Unionen: Olle Ruzicka, +46 107-38 31 44, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com