R&D Mechanical Manager, Laundry Systems, Global R&D, Ljungby

Do you want to take a key leadership role in a global R&D organization where mechanical engineering is a critical part of the overall system? We are now looking for an R&D Mechanical Manager for Laundry Systems, a manager with a strong technical foundation who wants to lead and develop the global mechanical engineering function within our professional laundry solutions. The role is strategically important to ensure high technical quality, robust design solutions, and long term competitiveness of our products. You will be part of the global R&D leadership team and work closely with other functional managers, platform roles, and project organizations in an international matrix setup. #Bildlänk https://media.sjr.se/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Laundry-2-768x512-1.jpg About the role As R&D Mechanical Manager, you hold overall responsibility for mechanical engineering within Laundry Systems in the global R&D organization. You lead and develop an international team of mechanical engineers and are accountable for competence development, ways of working, quality, and delivery within your area. The role combines line management, technical leadership, and strategic responsibility. You ensure that mechanical solutions effectively interact with electronics, software, control systems, and thermal systems, both in ongoing development projects and in long term platform development. You act as a key partner to platform managers, system architects, and project managers, actively contributing to technical decisions, prioritizations, and resource planning. You report to the Global R&D Manager and work in close collaboration with the global R&D organization. Key responsibilities • Lead and develop the global mechanical engineering function within Laundry Systems • Line management responsibility for the mechanical engineering team, including performance management, competence development, and work environment • Ensure high technical quality, robust design, and compli