Lead engineer, Automotive

Lead Engineer, AFRY Automotive

At AFRY Automotive, you will become part of an international organization with strong local roots and deep technical expertise. We work together with some of the world's leading automotive companies and contribute to the development of tomorrow's sustainable transport solutions.

Our operations in the Stockholm region, with offices in Södertälje and Solna, are characterized by collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange. We work closely with our colleagues globally and collaborate with operations in countries such as India, Brazil, and Gothenburg.

At AFRY, we believe that the best ideas are created in inclusive environments where people with different experiences and perspectives meet. That's why we place great importance on creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and involved. You will become one who is part of our group of Project Leaders, to further develop the competence and be a mentor for younger project leaders.

At AFRY Automotive, collaboration is one of our greatest strengths. We support each other in challenges, share knowledge, and celebrate successes together. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow through continuous learning, varied assignments, and the chance to develop in several different industries – an experience that strengthens both your skills and your career.

We value curiosity, cooperation, and the courage to think new. At the same time, we believe that job joy and community are as important as technical successes.

The automotive industry is in the midst of one of its greatest transformations ever. Electrification, digitalization, and autonomous technologies are changing how future vehicles are designed, developed, and produced. At AFRY Automotive, we are proud to be part of this journey and are now looking for a committed and technology-driven Lead Engineer who wants to contribute to the development of the next generation of commercial vehicles.

Our customers in the defense industry are also facing exciting technical development and have a great need for experienced Lead Engineers.

As a Lead Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative solutions in technically challenging projects with some of Sweden's leading players in the automotive and defense industries. You will be an important part of our team in the Stockholm region, with locations in Stockholm or Södertälje, where you will work together with colleagues and customers to drive innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

In the role of Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating technical development activities throughout the product development process. You will be a key person in projects where you combine technical expertise with a coaching and collaborative leadership.

Assignments can be carried out both in AFRY's internal delivery organization and at our customers' sites, which gives you a varied daily life and the opportunity to develop in different environments.

You will collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and other technical specialists to ensure that projects are delivered with high quality and according to set goals. The role requires good communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear and actionable solutions.

We are looking for you who have a strong technical interest and thrive in a leading role where you get to inspire, support, and develop both people and technology. You are communicative, solution-oriented, and motivated by working together with others to achieve common goals.

• Several years of experience in product development within the manufacturing industry
• At least three years of experience with CATIA V5
• 4–5 years of experience from the automotive industry
• Relevant higher education or civil engineering degree in mechanical engineering, product development, or equivalent
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Swedish citizenship

We offer you a position in a company where the creation of new ideas is encouraged and innovations are taken forward.

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