Technical Project Manager

Do you want to lead technical projects from start to finish in an innovative and customer-focused environment? Do you have a broad mechanical engineering understanding and knowledge of design, production control, and purchasing? Then you could be our next Technical Project Manager.

EMVE Sweden AB is a leading player in the development and production of machines and complete production lines for the food industry. We deliver both standalone machines and turnkey solutions and are known for our high quality, innovation, and customized solutions.

We are now looking for a Technical Project Manager who can take responsibility for project management of new installations and development projects, in close collaboration with customers, internal teams, and partners.

About the Position

As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring that our customer projects are successfully executed – from the first customer contact to final installation. You will work on both new installations and development projects and have close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will be the link between customers, sales/marketing, design, purchasing, production, and installation/service. As a Technical Project Manager, you are responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, with the right quality and good profitability.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Project management from start to finish – Responsible for planning, execution, and follow-up of technical projects.
• Coordinate and lead collaboration between the sales department, design, production, purchasing, and service.
• Ensure technical solutions and feasibility – Act as a technical advisor and problem solver during the project's progress.
• Customer contact and collaboration with partners – Ensure that the project meets the customer's needs and expectations.
• Follow-up on timelines – Ensure that projects stay within budget and schedule.
• Travel as needed (up to 30 overnight stays per year). Travel is primarily within the Nordic region for customer visits, installations, and follow-ups.

You will report to the Production Manager.

Who Are You?

We are looking for someone who has:

• Broad mechanical engineering understanding – Experience with machines, production equipment, or automation.
• Experience in project management and development projects – Either as a project manager or in a role with significant project responsibility.
• University or college education – Preferably an engineer, but other relevant education and experience may also be considered.
• Good communication skills, attentiveness, and collaboration ability – You can drive projects forward in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• A commercial and results-oriented mindset – Understanding of the business and the importance of profitable projects.
• Fluent Swedish and English in both spoken and written form.

It is an advantage if you have experience from machine manufacturers, the food industry, or other process industries.

We are looking for someone with the following personal qualities:

• Goal-oriented and structured – You drive projects to completion efficiently.
• Listening and diplomatic – You understand the customer's needs and can navigate various stakeholders' demands and wishes.
• Communicative and a natural leader – You can inspire and lead both internal teams and external partners.
• Business-minded and customer-oriented – You have a strong focus on customer benefit and project profitability.

A valid driver's license (B) is required for the position.

In this recruitment process, we use psychological testing for candidates selected for interviews and background checks for the final candidate.

About the Company

EMVE is a family-owned company with about 50 employees and a turnover of approximately 150 million SEK.

We develop, manufacture, and market equipment for the gentle handling of vegetables and food. We represent more than 100 years of expertise in delivering machines to the potato, carrot, vegetable, and food industries. We stand for high quality, service, and functional reliability based on sustainable modern technology. Since 2017, we have been working according to Lean principles. For us, this means daily management, continuous improvements, and a strive to eliminate waste. Sustainable business practices are something we at EMVE are passionate about, and we are environmentally certified according to ISO 14001.

At EMVE, you will become part of a stable and long-term company with a strong belief in the future. We combine 100 years of experience with modern technology and innovative solutions to create gentle and sustainable handling of food.

• International environment - we deliver solutions to customers worldwide.
• High degree of innovation - we develop and adapt our machines based on customer needs.
• Short decision-making paths - with us, you have a significant impact and the opportunity to develop.
• Lean thinking and sustainability - we work systematically with continuous improvements.

We primarily work on-site in Åstorp, where we have both offices and production located together.

Do you want to be part of our growth journey?

For more information about the company, please visit www.emve.com (http://www.emve.com).