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Saab Global
Installation in HQ

Manager Mechanics

Huskvarna,
Sweden
Closing date: 25 September 2025

Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact – and your part matters.

Your role

As Manager for Mechanics within Engineering, you will take a key leadership role in shaping our mechanical engineering capabilities. Your main responsibilities include driving competence development, managing resources, and leading a dedicated team of engineers.

You will be responsible for process management as well as methods and tools for mechanics-related work, ensuring smooth project adaptations and continuous improvements in ways of working and cost efficiency. Collaboration will be central, and you will work closely with other hardware teams within Engineering to achieve common goals.

The unit consists of around 15 highly skilled employees, and you will play a crucial part in their development and engagement. You will report to the Head of Hardware Engineering and be an active member of the Engineering Management Team.

Your profile

We are looking for an engaging leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to empower employees. As a manager, you will foster commitment and motivation while building a performance-driven culture within your unit. You should bring strong business understanding and customer focus, along with the ability to thrive in an international environment. With a strong drive, perseverance, and the ability to inspire energy in others, you will play an important role in shaping our success. We envision a management team where each member contributes unique experiences and perspectives to create a dynamic and high-performing environment.

To thrive in this role, you have:

  • Relevant professional or postgraduate qualification in a technical discipline.

  • A proven track record of combining strategic thinking with operational execution.

  • Experience and passion for leading, developing, and challenging teams and organizations.

  • You have a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

What you will be a part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. 

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.