Project Engineer

Join us to deliver a smoke-free future as Project Engineer!

At Swedish Match we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Swedish Match is an affiliate of PMI and have been a leader in the industry for more than 200 years.   

In the Nordic region, we are 1,800 employees based in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway working in various functions and teams and together we are collaborating to deliver a smoke-free Nordics. 

About the role

We’re looking for a structured and motivated Project Engineer to plan and deliver engineering projects focusing on driving improvements across our operations. In this role, you’ll focus on improving safety, efficiency, quality, compliance, and innovation in line with company objectives.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating projects end-to-end, ensuring safe execution, strong financial control, and effective collaboration across teams. From defining project scope to coordinating implementation and follow-up, you’ll play a key role in making sure initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Plan, develop and coordinate engineering projects to improve operational performance.


• Ensure safe project execution by performing risk assessments and safety standards for employees and contractors.


• Monitor CAPEX investments and track project performance on a monthly basis.


• Lead feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and engineering analyses.


• Coordinate project activities, scheduling and prioritisation to meet timelines and objectives.


• Responsibility for documentation and ensuring accuracy, compliance with internal policies, legal requirements and ISO standards.


• Review technical designs and drawings performed by contractors and consultants as well as supervise equipment installation, commissioning, and validation processes.


• Ensure correct handover of equipment and registration in relevant systems (e.g., SAP).


• Maintain clear and structured communication throughout the project lifecycle.


• Track financial performance, monitor cash flow, and prepare regular reports for management and steering committees.


• Drive continuous improvement, collaboration, and standardization of equipment and processes.


• Support organisational change processes and ensure accurate validation before implementation.

Who you are

You are structured and proactive, and you take ownership of your work. You have an analytical mindset and can handle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

You collaborate effectively with different teams and communicate clearly at all levels throughout the organisation. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and you can balance technical, financial, and operational considerations.

Whether working independently or as part of a team, you stay focused on achieving your goals while ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and performance.

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, or similar).


• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, technical, or project-based roles.


• Experience leading projects from planning through execution.


• Strong knowledge of CAPEX management and budget follow-up.


• Experience working with structured project methodologies and tools.


• Fluent in English (written and spoken).


• Well developed skills in MS Office (especially Excel), MS Project, and AutoCAD.


• Good understanding of safety, quality, and environmental management systems (ISO standards).


• Project management certification (e.g. PMP) is a plus.

Please note that relocation support is offered for this role. 

What we offer

Our success depends on the dedicated people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join Swedish Match and you too can:  

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.   


• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.   


• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.   


• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.

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