Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Scope 

Why does the role exist? High level purpose of function. 

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in process equipment commissioning, production ramp-up, and full-scale manufacturing within a battery cell production facility. They ensure smooth start-up of production lines, optimize manufacturing processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to maximize process yield, equipment availability, and overall production performance. This role combines hands-on equipment commissioning experience, cross-functional collaboration, and technical expertise to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality battery cell production. A Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all aspects of their process machine including technical functionality, how personnel interact with it, what maintenance activities are recommended and what crucial spares are . 

Key Responsibilities 

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities 

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) 

• Participate in HAZOP (Hazard & Operability Study) sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards.  

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout production and commissioning activities.  

• Lead process equipment commissioning, including cold and hot commissioning on-site during start-up or restart projects. (Project timeline dependent)  

• Facilitate smooth transitions from commissioning to production ramp-up and full-scale manufacturing. (Project timeline dependent)  

• Translate lessons learned into design and process improvements for future expansions.  

• Monitor, analyze and improve production KPIs, including yield, availability, and performance. Identifying top losses, production bottlenecks, and performance gaps to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.  

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment-related losses, minor stops, and process deviations.  

• Define, release, and maintain manufacturing process standards and operator training programs.  

• Train and mentor new engineers, operators and other support functions.  

• Prepare, review, and approve documentation including (but not limited to WI, PFMEAs, commissioning checklists, project timelines, A3s).   

• Provide technical feedback and guidance to suppliers to ensure equipment quality, compliance with specifications, and CE standards.  

• Develop and issue DOEs (Design of Experiments) and schedule process and equipment trials onsite and at supplier sites (if ).  

• Deliver a line capable of obtaining PPAP approval, following a structured quality gate model.   

• Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focusing on growth and development.  

• Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business.  

• This role requires regular presence on the production floor. 

Requirements 

Educational background and previous experience  for the role 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.  

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in production, equipment, or engineering-related roles.  

• Proven track record of leading manufacturing process improvements and production optimization in a factory environment following recognised project management techniques.   

• Experience in building and scaling production in a fast-growing environment, ideally within the battery, food, pharma, paper & pulp, semiconductor, electrochemical, or similar industries.  

• Hands-on experience and interest in equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation.  

• Proficient in detailed root cause analysis, structured problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement.  

• Familiarity with quality assurance troubleshooting tools.  

• Experience working to industry standards obtaining certification including ISO, IATF &VDA.  

• Experience with statistical process control and process capability analysis. 

Specific skills & Knowledge  

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.  

• Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics and their application in production environments.  

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies.  

• Highly autonomous with a proactive mindset and work ethic.   

• Strong technical curiosity, analytical mindset, and business-oriented problem-solving skills.  

• Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment.   

• Ability to document technical problems concisely.  

• Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams.  

• Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE.  

• Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments.  

• A genuine technical interest and passion about working within production is highly valued.