Mechanical Design Engineer - Chainsaw - Husqvarna Group

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Curious by nature. Constantly on the lookout for new territories to explore. And new ways to experience the world around us. We have gone from solving people's everyday problems to shaping great experiences. We are a creative hub for innovative and passionate minds. Together, we are on a mission—to shape greater experiences than ever before and revolutionize the way we take care of our products and customers. And now, we want you to be a part of it.

Department and the team 
We are now looking for a design engineer to join the Technology Management – Maintenance group, where we are responsible for design work on our gasoline-powered chainsaws currently in production. We work with maintenance and general improvement efforts, handle quality issues, cost improvements, as well as drawing and CAD documentation, always with the customer in focus. The group consists of about 14 coworkers, working as design engineers and platform owners. In your role, you will have close contact with various Husqvarna departments, manufacturing units, and suppliers around the world.

About the role

As a design engineer, you are responsible for one or more product-related matters and drive improvement efforts toward set goals. We work methodically and in a structured way in close collaboration with several other departments. You play a central role in our continuous work to deliver products of the right quality to our customers.

In this role, you will also work with:

• Root cause analysis
• Concept generation of possible design improvements using CATIA-V5
• Drawings and updates of product structures in our PLM system SmarTeam

We primarily work with plastic, rubber, and lightweight metal constructions, where the challenge is to gather data and requirements and perform accurate analyses to improve and optimize products.

The chainsaws are manufactured in several locations around the world, and the role includes international collaboration where quality and cost improvements are central. We constantly strive to enhance the customer experience. Production takes place in several countries, including Sweden, USA, Brazil, and China, so a few follow-up trips per year may occur.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree engineer with a focus on mechanical engineering or similar.
• Working experience in mechanical design engineering
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious:

• Experience working in CATIA V5.
• In-depth knowledge of plastic materials and lightweight metals.
• Experience with simulations or calculations.
• Experience working in PLM systems such as SmarTeam or Teamcenter.
• Experience in designing molded components.

To thrive in this role, we believe you are communicative, engaged, and enjoy collaborating with others. You take initiative and drive your tasks forward, with support always available from colleagues and your manager.

Location and Work Setup 
Our team is based in Huskvarna, where we believe in the value of working closely together. While some flexibility exists, we prefer on-site presence, as collaboration is at the heart of how we work.

Your application

If this sounds like you, don’t wait—apply as soon as possible! Selection is ongoing. Note: We do not accept applications via email due to GDPR compliance.

For more questions regarding the position please contact: Hiring Manager: Thomas Engvall, [email protected] .For more information about the recruitment process, please contact: Recruiter: Gorjana Dubovina, [email protected].  

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 you’re 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.

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