Manager Production engineering

Future‑proof production systems

Ensuring high‑quality, efficient and safe production processes is at the heart of a modern industrial organization—and this role places you right where it happens. As Manager Production Engineering, you will be part of a global company supporting the green transition and contributing to a more sustainable energy future. You will lead a skilled team, help implement new technologies and work closely with production, maintenance, quality, purchasing, development and engineering to support top-quality production. This is an exciting opportunity for someone motivated by continuous improvement, innovation and building effective cross‑functional collaboration.

Lead and develop production engineering capabilities

In this role, you will ensure that production has the right methods, equipment, processes and technical support to achieve high efficiency, quality and safety. You will lead a dedicated production engineering team, develop competencies, and support the introduction of new technologies and processes. Your work will be central to optimizing flows, increasing capacity, solving technical challenges and contributing to industrialization projects across the business.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Lead and coach the production engineering team to ensure continuous competence development
• Drive improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Develop and optimize production processes, instructions and equipment
• Lead and participate in industrialization and improvement projects
• Conduct root cause analyses and ensure preventive actions
• You will work closely with multiple internal interfaces and report directly to the Senior Manager Production. The role is based in Alingsås and may include occasional travel.

Collaborative and development‑driven production leader

You are a person who thrives in an environment with changing demands and enjoys supporting both people and processes to reach their full potential. You communicate clearly, build trust and lead with a collaborative mindset. You navigate both immediate operational challenges and long‑term development needs, and you are motivated by creating structure, driving change and enabling continuous improvements.

You also have:

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in production technology, mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production‑related environment
• Experience from working with Lean production
• Leadership experience in a technical or production setting
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, written and spoken
• SAP experience

Power tomorrow’s production engineering journey

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

Joining us means becoming part of an international company that emphasizes continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. You will work in a supportive environment where innovation is encouraged, and where you can develop your skills while contributing to vital improvements in production technologies and processes.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 12th of April 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Lisa Petersson at lisa.petersson@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Pia Carlsson, HRBP at pia.carlsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Join a diverse and global organization developing, manufacturing and delivering market leading power cable accessories ensuring reliable and long-term performance in power cable systems. The Accessories business line operates from production sites in Sweden and Germany with sales in more than 100 countries.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com