Mechanical System Manager, Laundry at Electrolux Professional

Ljungby, Kronoberg County, Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, People Management, Product Development, Technical Leadership, Strategic Planning, Resource Planning, Matrix Organization, System Architecture, Performance Management, Competence Development, Modularization, Standardization, Cross-functional Collaboration, English Fluency, Quality Management, Robust Design

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

At Electrolux Professional Group we hire to meet needs beyond tomorrow UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL At Electrolux Professional Group, we believe potential powers progress. We’re not searching for perfection—we’re looking for people with the right mindset. If you're curious, resilient, and ready to grow, you'll find the space to lead, innovate, and together with us Meet the needs beyond tomorrow. Read more about us here: https://www.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com/en/join-us/ [https://www.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com/en/join-us/] R&D MECHANICAL MANAGER, LAUNDRY SYSTEMS Do you want to take a key leadership role in a global R&D organization where mechanical engineering is a critical part of the overall system? We are now looking for an R&D Mechanical Manager for Laundry Systems, a manager with a strong technical foundation who wants to lead and develop the global mechanical engineering function within our professional laundry solutions. The role is strategically important to ensure high technical quality, robust design solutions, and long‑term competitiveness of our products. You will be part of the global R&D leadership team and work closely with other functional managers, platform roles, and project organizations in an international matrix setup. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING As R&D Mechanical Manager, you hold overall responsibility for mechanical engineering within Laundry Systems in the global R&D organization. You lead and develop an international team of mechanical engineers and are accountable for competence development, ways of working, quality, and delivery within your area. The role combines line management, technical leadership, and strategic responsibility. You ensure that mechanical solutions effectively interact with electronics, software, control systems, and thermal systems, both in ongoing development projects and in long term platform development. You act as a key partner to platform managers, system architects, and project managers, actively contributing to technical decisions, prioritizations, and resource planning. You report to the Global R&D Manager and work in close collaboration with the global R&D organization. Key responsibilities * Lead and develop the global mechanical engineering function within Laundry Systems * Line management responsibility for the mechanical engineering team, including performance management, competence development, and work environment * Ensure high technical quality, robust design, and compliance with relevant standards * Own and secure the mechanical contribution to product and platform development * Ensure efficient ways of working and strong collaboration in a global matrix organization * Contribute to strategic decisions related to architecture, modularization, and standardization * Collaborate closely with other R&D functions such as Electrical, Software, Product Compliance, and Laboratories Your main areas of accountability * Line responsibility for mechanical engineering within Laundry Systems * Ensure mechanical solutions are scalable, cost‑efficient, and sustainable over time * Resource and competence planning for the mechanical domain * Support projects and platform initiatives with the right competence at the right time * Drive continuous improvement of methods, tools, and processes * Contribute to the development of the R&D organization as a whole WHAT’S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE We are looking for a confident and engaging leader with a strong technical background in mechanical engineering and experience of product development in complex technical environments. You are comfortable leading specialists and thrive in a role that combines leadership, technology, and structure. You have: * A Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent * Several years of experience of product development in a similar relevant business area * Experience in leading engineering teams, preferably in an international environment * Strong understanding of how mechanical engineering interacts with electronics, software, and system architecture * Experience working in matrix and/or platform‑based organizations * Fluency in English, Swedish is an advantage As a person, you are * A clear, confident, and coaching leader * Structured, quality‑driven, and solution‑oriented * Communicative and comfortable working cross‑functionally * Strategic, yet close to the operational and technical reality * Confident in making decisions in complex technical environments OUR CULTURE IN 4 WORDS Be Customer Obsessed. Build Trust. Be Bold. Act Sustainably. (We’re building it every day — and we’d love your help.) WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Trust, ownership, and the opportunity to grow. This is a role for you who want to combine technical leadership with people management in a global R&D organization. You will have the opportunity to influence technical solutions, ways of working, and people development, and you will play a key role in shaping the future of professional laundry systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the global mechanical engineering function for professional laundry systems, managing an international team of engineers. Ensure high technical quality and robust design while collaborating with electrical, software, and system architecture functions in a matrix organization.