R&D Manager, Product R&D Accessories – Husqvarna Group
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Job Summary
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22 April 2026Lead innovation that protects people and empowers professionals worldwide
Some products are simply used. Others are trusted every day in tough environments in work that demands precision safety and endurance. At Husqvarna we work with the latter.
Within Product R&D Accessories we develop products that truly make a difference. When a forestry worker fells a tree when a professional landscaper works close to noisy machines or when ergonomically designed carrying equipment is used our accessories contribute to safety efficiency and better working conditions. The Product R&D Accessories team develops personal protective equipment communication solutions forestry accessories carrying systems and more. These are products that dont just need to function they protect lives create confidence and improve workdays around the world.
Role Description
As leader of the team you play a key role in translating Husqvarnas 300year engineering heritage into modern usercentric innovation. You lead a team of skilled engineers passionate about mechanical design and product development and you actively influence how future accessories are designed experienced and used.
The role combines technical leadership people development and strategic responsibility in a product area where quality safety and usability are critical. Your responsibilities include:
- Line management responsibility for a team of five employees with consultants added as needed
- Coaching competence development and continuous followup to build a highperforming and healthy team
- Attracting developing and retaining talent
- Budget responsibility for the line including planning forecasting and followup
- Resource and capacity planning to ensure efficient project delivery
- Prioritization and coordination of the teams work in close collaboration with product owners project managers and internal and external stakeholders
- Ensuring strong engineering practices and technical excellence within mechanical development
- Driving continuous improvements in ways of working methods and tools
- Contributing to technical strategies and the longterm product roadmap for Accessories
You step into a role that combines technology leadership and strategic influence. You will work in a dynamic international environment with a high pace of innovation alongside highly engaged colleagues with broad and deep technical expertise.
Your profile
We believe you are an engaged and inclusive leader who thrives in a technically complex development environment. You combine strong leadership capabilities with experience from mechanical design product development or a closely related technical field.
You are skilled at creating structure clear priorities and a safe working environment and you collaborate easily across functions and disciplines.
Qualifications
- Experience in leadership line management or technical team leadership
- Several years of experience in mechanical product development or a related area
- Strong ability to plan resources manage budgets and drive development initiatives
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in both Swedish and English as we operate in a global context
Meritorious
- Experience with carrying systems / harness development (textile plastic metal) and ergonomic product design
- Experience in PPE development particularly helmets hearing protection (passive/active) or other protective equipment
- Experience from forestry work and tools arborist equipment or outdoor products
- Experience with certification and compliance processes (EN standards testing safety requirements)
Location
Our team is based in Huskvarna where we strongly believe in the value of working closely together. Some flexibility is possible but we aim for onsite presence since collaboration is at the core of how we work.
Application
Please apply with CV and Cover letter. We do not accept applications by email due to GDPR regulations. For more questions regarding the position please contact: Hiring Manager: Mikael Arvidsson . For more information about the recruitment process please contact:Recruiter: Gorjana Dubovina.
Winning Through Culture
We believe that business is ultimately about people as a team we win and grow together. Our culture is built on bold ideas strong commitment and a shared purpose creating an environment where innovation thrives people grow and every contribution matters.
Our culture is built on three core themes:
- Bold: We push boundaries embrace challenges and explore new possibilities.
- Dedicated: We put in the hard work bring passion and resilience to every challenge we take on.
- Care: We support each other consider the impact of our actions and strive to make a lasting difference.
Whether youre starting your career or looking for the next big step we offer a place where passion and purpose come together. Join us in shaping the future!
Learn more about our culturehere.
Required Experience:
Manager
