Senior Manager

Job Description

Business: Hiab
Job Function: R&D
Location: Vallentuna, SE
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Country/Region: SE

Senior Manager - Control of Machine

As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.

Purpose of the position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Manager to lead the Control of the Machine (CoM) department within the Motion & Control Centre of Excellence (M&C CoE).

In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of a department of approximately 15 engineers, organized into four specialized teams: Hydraulics, Mechanics, Hardware, and Software.

You will oversee the development of key technologies including control units, sensors, electronics, and hydraulic systems. Additionally, you will lead cross-functional R&D projects within the M&C CoE to ensure alignment with company objectives and innovation goals. In this role you will be a part of our growth journey when it comes to processes, organization and product offering.

You will report directly to the R&D Director, M&C CoE.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the CoM department in line with organizational strategy
• 5 years of experience in managing a diverse team over several sites. Comfortable to lead through setting targets based on long-term strategy and following up
• Drive innovation and execution in control systems, electronics, sensors, and hydraulics
• Manage cross-disciplinary R&D projects within the M&C CoE
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across functions such as Product Management, Production, and Service
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, including Functional Safety and Cyber Security requirements
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills, is motivated by results and considers tasks within broader team and business goals.

What youll need to succeed

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Product Development, Mechatronics, Hydraulics, Electronics, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 57 years of senior management experience in product development, preferably within industrial or automotive sectors
• Strong background in product development and systems engineering
• Knowledge of functional safety, including EN ISO 13849
• Solid understanding of control systems and system integration (electronics/software/embedded systems)
• Experience in embedded software development and hardware design
• Proficiency in the design and development of electronics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with industrial production processes
• Experience in testing and validation of complex systems.

You will be part of

As part of a global organization, you will gain access to an extensive network and exciting development projects. At the same time, we value personal development and the close collaboration that characterizes our local operations. Cooperation, commitment, quality, and order are the guiding principles we work by. We are constantly working to maintain a pleasant and enjoyable work environment for our employees with opportunities to grow in your role and develop it further.

Interested to join?

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application/CV in English. We look forward to hearing from you

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiabs equipment.
As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people.

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