Senior Production Engineer – Assembly & Manufacturing Development



About the Assignment

We are currently looking for an experienced and driven Senior Production Engineer for an exciting consulting assignment with a leading international company within the industrial and manufacturing sector in Västerås, Sweden.

In this role, you will play a key part in developing and optimizing assembly lines, production processes and manufacturing methods within an advanced industrial environment.

You will contribute to the development of both existing and new production facilities, ensuring efficient, safe and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Working closely with production teams, line managers and technical support functions, you will identify improvement opportunities, solve production-related challenges and implement sustainable solutions that support operational excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise in production engineering with a hands-on approach, a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for developing modern manufacturing environments.



Key Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and optimize assembly lines, production processes and manufacturing methods.
• Support the development and implementation of production processes in existing and new manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and maintain assembly methods, work instructions and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA).
• Ensure that appropriate tools, equipment and technical solutions are available at the correct workstations and production areas.
• Collaborate closely with line technicians, operators and other production support functions to resolve daily operational challenges.
• Participate in regular meetings with production managers and support teams to follow up on ongoing activities, priorities and improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency, quality, safety and delivery performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and World Class Manufacturing principles to support continuous improvement.
• Analyze production-related issues and develop effective, sustainable solutions.

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Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Production Engineer, with a focus on developing assembly operations or manufacturing facilities.
• Master's degree in Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in developing and improving assembly processes and production methods.
• Experience working with assembly instructions, production documentation and PFMEA.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems.
• Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams, technical specialists and management.

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Personal Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive, structured and solution-oriented professional who enjoys working close to production and driving improvements.

You are someone who:

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers results.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency when supporting production operations.
• Has a continuous improvement mindset and actively identifies opportunities to optimize processes.
• Enjoys collaborating across different functions and organizational levels.
• Is motivated by developing both technical solutions and ways of working.
• Thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment where quality, safety and efficiency are essential.



Assignment Details

Location: Västerås, Sweden

Start Date: December 21, 2026

End Date: June 20, 2027

Workload: 100 %



Application Requirements

To be considered for this assignment, the application must include:

• An updated CV
• The Required Template attached to this request, completed in full
• Consultant's availability/start date
• Requested hourly rate



Important: Completion of the attached Required Template is mandatory. Applications submitted without a completed template cannot be considered.



Please ensure that relevant leadership experience is clearly demonstrated in the CV and Required Template.



Selection and presentation of candidates may take place continuously, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.