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Production Engineer for the Future of Manufacturing in Umeå

Academic Work Sweden AB

Västerbottens län, Umeå

Previous experience is desired

30 days left
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Do you want to shape the future of manufacturing?

As a production engineer, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, from idea to reality. Here, you will have the opportunity to work with exciting technical solutions and optimize production flows in close collaboration with various departments. If you are passionate about creating sustainable, efficient, and high-quality solutions – then this is the role for you! Apply today, we are working with ongoing selection!

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a production engineer for our partner in Umeå, you will have a central role in turning ideas into smart and sustainable production solutions. You will be responsible for developing and improving production setups, balancing data, and risk analyses, while optimizing work standards, ergonomics, tools, layout, and staffing. Through analyses and studies, you will identify areas for improvement and ensure efficiency and quality at every step. You will work closely with several departments and serve as an important link between design and production.

This is a consulting assignment, which means you will be employed by Academic Work and work on assignment at our client. Since this is a long-term position, there are good opportunities for permanent employment, provided that all parties are satisfied with the collaboration. As a consultant for Academic Work, we offer great opportunities for you to grow professionally, build your network, and create valuable contacts for the future. Read more about our consulting offer.

You will be offered:

  • The opportunity to grow within the company and a great chance for development
  • To be part of a leading technical consulting organization where innovation, sustainability, and community development are at the center
  • A dedicated consultant manager who helps you get into the role of production engineer in the best way

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This role involves actively working to develop and maintain production systems, identify areas for improvement, and drive technical projects from idea to implementation.

  • Preparation of balancing data, production setups, and risk assessments for safe and efficient production
  • Development of work standards and ergonomic solutions
  • Optimization of tools, equipment, layout, and material flow for smooth processes
  • Conducting time and frequency studies, staffing analysis, and thorough documentation

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

  • Has a completed high school diploma, preferably with a background in electrical engineering, automation, or equivalent deemed relevant for the position
  • Has production engineering experience from the manufacturing industry
  • Can communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, as both languages are used in daily work
  • Holds a B driver's license

It is advantageous if you:

  • Live/have ties to Umeå
  • Have experience working with PLC programming

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

  • Goal-oriented
  • Organized
  • Responsible

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.

We apply ongoing selection and will remove the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

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