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Do you want to help build an industry of world-class?

We are now looking for a Technical Project Manager who wants to play a key role in our continued development. At Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, you will work in a team with high competence, short decision-making paths, and genuine commitment.

About the role

As a Technical Project Manager, you will lead and drive investment and development projects within the factory to streamline and future-proof the production capacity of the business - both for existing production and for new business areas. You are responsible for structuring, planning, and implementing technical change initiatives in close collaboration with management, production technology, production, and maintenance.

Your main responsibilities

• Plan and execute investment projects, e.g., new machinery, renovations, or layout changes.
• Lead technical development projects related to production methods, digitization, automation, and efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate project resources, timelines, budgets, and documentation.
• Conduct requirements gathering, feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and procurement in collaboration with management, production technology, purchasing, and production.
• Ensure that projects are delivered according to specifications, within budget, and are operational on time.
• Participate in follow-up, documentation, and training initiatives related to new systems or equipment.

To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• Technical education in mechanical engineering, industrial economics, production technology, or automation.
• Experience leading investment or development projects within the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of project management (Gantt, risk analysis, budget, deviations).
• Good technical understanding of machines, automation, tools, and production flows.
• Understanding and experience of LEAN methodology.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience working in business systems.

As a person, you are / have:

• Structured and independent project manager with good prioritization skills.
• High technical curiosity and a desire to drive change.
• Strong communication skills – experienced in leading cross-functional teams.
• Results-oriented and driven, with the ability to make decisions even in uncertainty.
• Understanding of both details and the big picture in a production environment.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• The ability to collaborate effectively internally and externally.

We offer

At Aston Harald Mekaniska, you will be part of a competent and engaged team striving to be at the forefront. We offer a modern production environment, a stable organization, and good development opportunities for those who want to grow with us.

About the company:

Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad is a manufacturing company focused on machining, qualified welding, assembly, and inspection of heavy and medium-weight components and complete systems. We serve sectors such as Defence, Marine, Industrial Machines, and Aerospace.

Additional information:

The work mainly takes place at our production unit in Kristinehamn. Travel may occur as part of the job.

For further information about the position, please contact:

Jonas Genander (Contract Manager)

Mobile: 070 212 47 43

Email: [email protected]

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

A requirement for the position is Swedish citizenship.

Selection is ongoing. Do not wait to submit your application.

Personal data

By submitting your application via email, you agree that Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB processes your personal data for recruitment purposes. Your data will be stored during the ongoing recruitment process and up to 6 months after the process is completed. If you consent, we may retain your data for up to 12 months for future recruitment opportunities. If you want us to keep your data for 12 months, please indicate this in your application.

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