R&D Manager - Wibe Group

Wibe Group is an international industrial organization with approximately 400 employees and operations across Sweden, Norway,

Denmark, Netherlands, UK, India and Malaysia. We develops smart, cost-effective industrial product solutions with a focus on

modularity, quality, sustainability and ease of installation.

The company is now strengthening its R&D function in Mora and is looking for a senior leader who can create structure, build

common ways of working and turn strategy into execution.

This is an opportunity to lead an experienced, international engineering team and shape how product development is managed across

the organization. You will combine leadership with hands-on project responsibility, establish clear priorities and ensure that R&D

efforts support the product strategy and category roadmaps.

The role offers a broad mandate and close collaboration with Category Management, Brand, PDM, Operations, Sales and PMO. You will

have the opportunity to simplify processes, improve delivery performance and create lasting structure in a function with strong

technical competence.

• Work in a cross-functional and international industrial environment, collaborating closely with production, sourcing and other

key stakeholders

As R&D Manager, you are responsible for turning identified market and product opportunities into relevant, robust and

cost-effective technical solutions. You will lead the R&D team, set direction and ensure that projects are delivered on time,

within budget and in line with required functionality, quality, sustainability and compliance standards.

A key part of the assignment is to create structure and discipline in the development process. You will clarify project scope,

establish common ways of working, simplify processes and help the team focus on doing the right things. The role is both strategic

and operational and includes responsibility for selected development projects.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Owning the technical roadmap, platform strategy and product roadmap
• Leading product and system development, including key modules and interfaces
• Ensuring documentation, validation, testing and certification compliance
• Managing the R&D budget, external consultants and resource allocation
• Recruiting, coaching and developing engineers and supporting succession planning
• Improving time-to-market, cost efficiency, processes and tools
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and certification bodies
• Identifying and escalating technical, safety and strategic risks

We are looking for a senior and pragmatic leader with solid experience in product development in an industrial or heavy

engineering environment. You understand how structured processes create business value and have the authority and judgement to set

priorities, make decisions and address difficult issues when needed.

We believe you have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related field
• Extensive experience in industrial product development, preferably in environments close to manufacturing
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to assess, coach and develop technical competence
• Experience of working with clearly defined project scopes and market requirements
• Knowledge of NPI/NPD, mechanical product design and DfX principles
• Experience of risk management, validation planning, FMEA, cost engineering or value engineering
• Experience of PLM and engineering systems; Windchill and CREO are relevant examples
• An understanding of Six Sigma, Lean or other structured continuous-improvement methods
• Experience of international or matrix organizations
• Good English communication skills

As a person, you are structured, present and decisive. You build trust across cultures, create clarity and psychological safety,

and are comfortable holding difficult conversations. You combine a strategic perspective with a strong ability to implement,

follow through and deliver measurable improvements.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Mora. The role requires a high level of on-site presence. Starting date is agreed

with the successful candidate.

Wibe Group is partnering with Hansson & Partners in this recruitment. Please submit your application via Hansson & Partners no

later than 1 November.

The selection process is based on your previous experience and personal capabilities, including personality profiling and logical

reasoning. We use a competency-based approach to support an objective and non-discriminatory recruitment process. The process may

include work-psychology assessments, in-depth interviews and a background check of the final candidate.

Hansson & Partners is a consulting company with deep roots in Dalarna, specialising in recruitment for qualified positions,

strategic HR and interim assignments. With extensive industry experience, the company helps organisations find the right leaders

and key talent through a competency-based and objective process. Quality, integrity and personal commitment are central to every

assignment.

You are welcome to contact one of the recruitment consultants at Hansson & Partners if you would like to know more about the

position.