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Job Description

Are you driven by technical development, modern leadership, and driving real change? Do you want a key role where you are responsible for developing new, exciting products that contribute to a more energy-efficient future? We are now looking for an engaged and driven Manager NPD (New Product Development) for our R&D department in Helsingborg. We offer a challenging and dynamic work environment where you will help shape future green technology solutions.

As Manager NPD, you will have the exciting task of driving the development of new products (NPD) and taking a deep hold of our innovation capabilities, with a focus on pure innovation and development.

You will lead a dedicated and competent R&D team consisting of senior engineers distributed across several different disciplines (electronics, power components, mechanics, embedded software, as well as testing and certification). You will independently manage an annual development budget of 2.5 million euros and be a key voice in our Steering Committees.

Apply today!

Does this sound like the next step in your career? Send in your application today! We will keep the advertisement open throughout the summer with a closing date at the end of August. However, selection is ongoing, so do not wait to submit your application, with the aim of conducting interviews in August.

In this recruitment, we collaborate with Randstad, where recruitment consultant Hannah Sandström answers questions about the role and the recruitment process: [email protected]

Responsibilities

Your main areas of responsibility:

• Change Management & Innovation: One of your primary focus areas will be to evaluate and implement modern methods, processes, and laboratory environments. The company is in a phase of change, and we are looking for you who has the ability to capture new ideas and drive development forward.
• Cross-functional & Global Collaboration: The role has a strong international character with frequent contact with Germany and abroad, including suppliers worldwide. You will also collaborate closely with our R&D department in India as well as our partners in China.
• Project Management: Lead several parallel development projects and ensure that the team delivers within set cost and quality frameworks.

Qualifications

Your formal qualifications (Must-haves):

• At least a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.E.E) or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Fluent English skills, both spoken and written.

Specific skills and experience:

• Leadership: Documented and proven leadership qualities. You have the ability to develop competence, build teams, and lead senior experts within technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, and embedded software.
• Product Lifecycle (NPD and NPI): Solid experience leading new product development (NPD), adding new features to existing products (PCoE), and successfully introducing new or modified products into production and the supply chain (NPI).
• Project Management: Experience executing multiple parallel projects and ensuring they are delivered according to set schedules, cost frameworks, and specifications.
• Agile Methods: Practical experience working with agile tools and methods.
• Technical Business Support: Experience working cross-functionally and supporting sales and product management departments with technical solutions to meet specific customer needs.

Strongly meritorious:

• Experience with power electronics and knowledge of products handling voltage levels up to 1000 V.
• Experience driving change management.

Who are you?

To succeed in this role, you are a confident leader with strong analytical skills who knows how to build trust and engagement within a team of driven experts. You have the ability to combine solid technical experience with new mindsets and ideas to drive the entire team's innovation capabilities forward. You are a confident and communicative leader with great engagement and a spark in your eye, accustomed to acting both strategically and operationally.

About the Company

CG Drives & Automation Sweden AB

CG Drives & Automation (formerly known as Emotron) is an environmental technology company that develops and manufactures equipment for the control and monitoring of electric motors. Our solutions focus on energy efficiency, reduced maintenance, and increased productivity for critical equipment in industries such as water and wastewater, marine, and mining. We currently have 170 employees and are part of the global industrial group CG Power and Industrial Solutions.