Engineer in Soldier Equipment

Do you have experience in textile production? We are now looking for a new employee for the soldier equipment unit. In close collaboration with an experienced team, you will have the opportunity to influence both detail and overall in projects that strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces and Sweden. Your work is significant at every step, from needs and ideas to delivery and follow-up.

About the Position

In the role of engineer within the soldier equipment unit, you will primarily be responsible for following up and ensuring the quality of the production of stretch materials such as t-shirts, base layers, or underwear for the Armed Forces. This includes close dialogue with suppliers, preparation of call-off proposals, analysis and planning of transports, as well as monitoring and controlling deliveries.

We are looking for someone with a strong interest and good ability to plan and ensure the quality of textile production. You work independently within the framework of the authority's guidelines and practices but also with colleagues within the unit, the Armed Forces, and suppliers.

The position is a parental leave cover based in Stockholm and runs until the beginning of 2026. Travel, both domestic and international, may occur.

About You

We are looking for someone who is educated as a civil or university engineer or has equivalent competence acquired in another way that we assess as equivalent. You have a few years of relevant work experience, for example in a role as a textile engineer, textile economist, or equivalent. You also have experience in textile production.

It is advantageous if you have worked with public procurement, maintenance preparation, or systems security. Likewise, if you have knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or equivalent tools.

Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, as well as good knowledge of the Office suite is a requirement.

Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone who thrives in collaboration with others and has the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. You are attentive, solution-oriented, and handle challenges in a constructive manner. Additionally, you are self-driven, have good judgment, and can make well-balanced priorities in your work.

FMV - The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish defense with the latest technology and knowledge so that they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will be involved in developing and procuring what sometimes does not yet exist. You drive the development all the way from needs to delivery. From idea to reality.

You will work in our logistics material area, which is responsible for materials and services within logistics support, personal equipment, and field catering systems for the Armed Forces.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work as far as the work allows
• Occupational pension and wellness allowance

Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: Work at FMV.

Do you want to help develop the defense of the future? Welcome with your application by 2025-03-07.

Good to Know

• You apply by attaching your CV in Swedish, where you clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. For a more inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept any personal letters.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, competence, and personal qualities.
• Our union representatives are SACO Per Andersson OFR/S Peter Boström OFR/O Henry Jooma and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• If you have questions about the position, you can contact the recruiting manager Elias Nyström via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact recruiter Johanna Samuelson at samuelson@fmv.se for questions about the recruitment process.

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To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security check in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary period, and as an employee, you will be placed in accordance with the total defense's needs. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our selection and therefore kindly decline the sale of advertising and recruitment services.