Mechanical Design Manager for external design at Power Transformers

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation 
As a Mechanical Design Manager you will lead a team in the mechanical design department. The department consists of 15-20 employees. 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 build excellence through diverse teams and courageous conversations. You inspire others to think big, innovate and focus on solutions.
Your responsibilities
Support and coach your team and be liable for the 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
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 person you are a team player who has good listening & influencing skills to build trust with your team and different stakeholders
Fluency in English and Swedish is required, both written and spoken

Additional information
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply by December 31st! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Anna Qvicker, anna.qvicker@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Karolina Czechowski, + 46 730-73 41 15 Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94 Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com.
More about us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com