Mechanical Design Manager for External Design

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden Job ID: R0147723 Date Posted: 2026-11-12 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity At Hitachi Energy Power Transformers in Ludvika, we develop and deliver some of the world's most advanced transformers, supporting the global transition to a more sustainable energy system. We are now looking for a Mechanical Design Manager to lead our External Design team. In this role, you will be responsible for a group of highly skilled engineers working with customer-driven projects in close collaboration with production, project management, quality, supply chain, and customers around the world. This is a people-focused leadership role where success is built through trust, collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term competence development. You will lead an experienced team, support individual growth, and create conditions for engineers to perform their best while delivering high-quality solutions to our customers. As part of the Power Transformers Engineering Management Team, you will contribute to the continued development of our engineering organization and help shape how we work, grow, and succeed together. Ludvika has been at the center of power transmission innovation for more than a century. Here, you will combine local teamwork and long-term relationships with the opportunity to contribute to projects that support energy transition on a global scale. How you’ll make an impact Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15–20 mechanical engineers. Foster a culture built on collaboration, ownership, safety, and continuous learning. Support competence development and long-term succession planning within the team. Work closely with project management, production, quality, and other engineering functions to ensure successful project execution. Drive continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, and operational performance. Balance customer requirements, business priorities, and sound engineering judgement. Contribute to the strategic development of the Mechanical Design organization. Create an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and challenged to grow Your background You hold a degree in Engineering or have gained equivalent knowledge through substantial experience in a technical field. You have experience from engineering, product development, manufacturing, project execution, or another industrial environment. Previous leadership experience is beneficial but not required. We are equally interested in experienced leaders and strong technical professionals ready to take the next step. Experience from transformers, power systems, heavy industry, manufacturing, mechanical design, or related technical fields is an advantage. You enjoy working with people and understanding how to build engagement, trust, and high-performing teams. You are comfortable balancing day-to-day operational needs with longer-term strategic objectives. You communicate effectively with engineers, specialists, project managers, production teams, customers, and senior stakeholders. You are fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken. More About Us ​ ​ We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. ​ ​ Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​ Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) ​ Group life insurance and additional insurances. ​ Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank ​ Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) ​ Health care and wellness allowance ​ Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) ​ Psychological support program ​ Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​ Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​ Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally ​ Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks ​ ​ The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations. ​ ​ Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today. ​ Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com​ Union representatives – S veriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, hkan.blomquist@hitachienergy.com ; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, frank.hollstedt@hitachienergy.com ; Unionen: Olle Ruzicka, olle.ruzicka@hitachienergy.com Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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