About FlexLink

FlexLink is an industry leader for automated production flow solutions. Working closely with global customers, we provide innovative, optimizing solutions to produce goods smarter, safer and at lower operating costs. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, FlexLink has operating units in 26 countries and is represented in more than 60. FlexLink has about 1,100 employees and a turnover of 244 MEUR.

FlexLink is part of Coesia, a group of 21 companies specialized in highly innovative industrial and packaging solutions based in Bologna, Italy. The Group, whose sole Shareholder and President is Isabella Seràgnoli, is present in 35 countries with 84 production plants in 136 operating units and has over 8,000 employees.

Flexlink are working with modern engineering tools for Mechanical engineering, Automation Engineering and Project Management and are also developing own tools for production simulations and quote preparations in cooperation with software engineering companies.

About the Role

As our new Projects & Engineering Manager you will lead the Project department, including Mechanical, Controls and Robotics, as well as Project Management and Project Administration for the Nordic market. You are an experienced leader and will manage and develop a team of 10. You will ensure high quality of deliveries, ensure compliance with FlexLink and Group standards, as well as plan and control projects across the whole project life cycle to meet customer expectations.

FlexLink has ambitious growth plans, and as a member of the FlexLink Nordic Management team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the Nordic market, whilst ensuring great project results.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

• Define the annual Project & Engineering budget (cost, delivery plan, headcount, investments) in cooperation with the Central Management Team and the Area Management.
• Manage staff including headcount requirement, new staff recruitment and performance reviews including KPI evaluation.
• Ensure effective management of the projects throughout the whole project life cycle, from the time the project is sold until the installation of the machinery on the customer site.
• Ensure that delivery time and cost control of all projects are efficient.
• Cooperate with the Workshop & Installation Manager to set efficient assembly and installation plans.
• Support team members with technical guidance and ensure high-quality solutions through systematic design reviews.
• Develop team members according to individual development plans and local business roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with laws and internal regulations concerning safety, hygiene and working environment

What You Need to Be Successful

• Degree in Engineering
• Experience as a Manager within Projects or Engineering
• Experience from working with robot cells, automation or machine design is an advantage
• Ability to understand Business Economics concepts
• Problem-solving approach
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

Our Offer

• Collective agreement (incl. pension contribution)
• Medical insurance
• Wellness allowance 4000kr/year
• Parental pay
• ATK (Arbetstidsförkortning)
• Hybrid working
• Parking onsite and great connection by train/tram/bus, etc.
• 30 days annual leave

Join the Team!

This is a permanent, full-time position. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Siri Taripanah at [email protected]

Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail. Please use the link to apply via our career site.

External agencies are kindly requested not to contact the company regarding this position.

Coesia is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.