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Position Summary

Bruks Siwertell Group is embarking on one of its most strategically important product development initiatives: the creation of the next-generation industrial wood chipper. We are seeking an experienced Global Product Development Project Lead to lead this international development program. The objective is to create a state-of-the-art, highly modular product platform that establishes a new benchmark for performance, reliability, serviceability, digital capabilities, safety and manufacturing efficiency.

The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional engineering team of six highly skilled engineers located in the United States, Sweden and Germany while coordinating with manufacturing, sourcing, service, sales and product management across our global organization.

This is a highly visible leadership role with direct impact on the future competitiveness of Bruks Siwertell’s Biomass Technology business.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

· Lead the complete product development program from concept through industrialization and product launch.

· Deliver the project according to agreed scope, quality, budget and schedule.

· Drive technical decisions while maintaining focus on customer value and business objectives.

· Establish and maintain the overall project roadmap, milestones and deliverables.

· Identify project risks early and implement mitigation plans.

Engineering Leadership

· Lead and coordinate an international engineering team consisting of six engineers located in the US, Sweden and Germany.

· Create a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture across multiple sites and time zones.

· Allocate engineering resources and priorities to maximize project progress.

· Coach and develop team members throughout the project.

Product Development

Lead the development of a new modular chipper platform focusing on:

· Modular architecture

· Standardization of components

· Improved manufacturing efficiency

· Improved serviceability and maintainability

· Enhanced reliability and durability

· State-of-the-art safety

· Digitalization and smart machine capabilities

· Reduced total cost of ownership

· Improved product performance and productivity

· Sustainability and energy efficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

• Product Management
• Sales
• Service
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Quality
• Aftermarket
• External suppliers and technology partners

Ensure that all stakeholders are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Governance & Communication

· Prepare and present project status to executive management and steering committees.

· Manage project budgets and resource planning.

· Drive structured Stage-Gate reviews.

· Maintain transparent reporting of project progress, risks and decisions.

Qualifications

Education

· Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical discipline.

· Additional education in Project Management is considered an advantage.

Experience

· 10+ years of product development experience.

· Minimum 5 years leading complex engineering projects.

· Experience managing international engineering teams.

· Experience developing capital equipment or industrial machinery.

· Experience with modular product architecture is highly desirable.

· Experience with global product platforms is an advantage.

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of:

· Mechanical engineering

· Structural design

· Machine design

· Hydraulics

· Driveline systems

· Manufacturing processes

· Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

· Design for Assembly (DFA)

· Product modularization

· Product lifecycle management

· Engineering change management

· Experience with CAD and PLM systems is expected.

Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate demonstrates:

· Strong leadership and coaching skills

· Excellent project management capabilities

· Structured and analytical thinking

· High level of personal accountability

· Ability to drive execution

· Strong decision-making skills

· Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity

· Excellent communication skills

· Collaborative leadership style

· Results-oriented mindset

· Ability to influence without direct authority

Personal Attributes

· Passionate about innovation

· Customer-focused

· Curious and continuously improving

· Pragmatic and execution-oriented

· Comfortable challenging existing solutions

· Resilient under pressure

· Organized and disciplined

Open to All We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.