Manager Materials Specialist Lab Husqvarna Group

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Lead Husqvarna Groups Center of Excellence in Materials

Are you a confident leader who wants to shape how a global engineering company understands selects and masters its materials The Materials Specialists Lab is more than a laboratory it is our Center of Excellence for materials a strategic capability that impacts product innovation sustainability sourcing compliance and quality across all divisions. We are now looking for a manager to lead the department within Shared R&D and play a key role in shaping the future of materials at Husqvarna Group.

Shared R&D is Husqvarna Groups centralized engineering function with around 100 specialists across multiple disciplines. Within this the Materials Specialists Lab supports all product categories with advanced analysis characterization and investigation across metals polymers and material-related technologies. The team is a key contributor to our global Material Management process ensuring highquality data strong knowledge and reuse of materials to drive innovation speed cost efficiency and sustainable product development.

About the role:

In this role you will be responsible for driving the departments strategy and goals within product technology and business development while ensuring an efficient daytoday operation of the lab and its deliveries. A key part of the role is to continuously strengthen how and when the team contributes to product development increasing early involvement and impact across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Shared R&D leadership team to define the vision and objectives for the department
• Translating strategy into concrete plans and leading their successful execution
• Leading and developing a team of 12 specialists including prioritizing and allocating incoming assignments and ensuring highquality deliveries
• Building strong relationships across Husqvarna to ensure best involvement of material specialists in product development projects
• Leading selected cross-functional R&D initiatives and external research collaborations as well as driving investment planning and prioritization for the lab
• Managing team leadership performance and budget responsibility

About you:

You are a proactive and motivating leader who builds trust and collaborates effectively. With a strategic mindset and strong customer focus you drive change and deliver results with structure and persistence. You are self-aware and continuously develop through feedback and reflection.

• 57 years of proven leadership experience within engineering with responsibility for leading and developing teams
• Solid experience (810 years) from technologyintensive environments preferably within R&D product development or laboratory operations
• University degree in materials engineering mechanical engineering chemical engineering or a related field
• Fluency in Swedish and English both written and spoken

You also bring a background or genuine interest in the following:

• A clear confident and grounded leadership style with knowledge of team and organizational development
• A structured approach with the ability to balance agile and traditional development methodologies while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset
• A solid understanding of laboratory and development operations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective networks across the organization

Location
This position will be placed in our of our main sites in Huskvarna.

But with our hybrid working environment youll have the flexibility to work both onsite and remotely promoting work-life balance for all team members but as laboratory function the majority of the time is spent onsite. We meet in the office at least 4 days a week (80%).

Your Application:

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we apply ongoing selection. We do not accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR regulations.

For more information about the position please contact Hiring Per Orestig at . For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Gorjana Dubovina at .

Due to the holiday period we will not be conducting interviews at this time. The recruitment process will resume in mid-August.

Winning Through Culture
At Husqvarna Group 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 culture here: Our Culture Husqvarna Group