in joining the manufacturing team at teenage engineering you will be a part of every single product that we make, developing automation and processes to ensure we have world class quality and consistency in our products. in your role you are a crucial part in bringing our products into mass-production.

as a manufacturing engineer at teenage engineering you play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of our products. your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of activities related to quality assurance, production line design and deployment, manufacturing processes, cost optimization initiatives, and providing support to multiple factories.

this is a fixed-term contract position to cover for a parental leave, for about 12-14 months.

main responsibilities & tasks

• collaborate with the product development team to ensure the manufacturability of new consumer electronic products.

• design and implement efficient and cost-effective production processes for new products, considering scalability and sustainability.

• design and optimize production lines to maximize efficiency and minimize lead times
  

• implement best practices for lean manufacturing, focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• analyze and address root causes of quality issues, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

• assist suppliers with troubleshooting when problems arise, providing timely and effective solutions to maintain smooth production processes.

• implement innovative technologies and automation to enhance production capabilities.

• travel to our manufacturing sites in asia and europe for hands-on implementation and problem solving.

qualifications

• a university degree in a technical field, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent
• experience and interest in the manufacturing industry
• genuine knowledge of materials and production processes
• industry knowledge and interest for technical products
• understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• good knowledge in adobe creative suite, mainly illustrator and CAD preferably solidworks
• fluency in english

to thrive and succeed in this role

• you enjoy working in a creative and high-paced environment.
• you are agile and have the ability to discover and solve problems on the spot.
• you are open minded and can easily manage multiple tasks, with exceptional communication and time management skills.
• you are a critical thinker with a serious attention to detail and are able to solve problems on your feet

our philosophy

we believe in culture / people / technology / discipline / curiosity / humor. we have a collective agreement “tekniktjänsteavtalet unionen/sveriges ingenjörer” and offer benefits such as an annual health care contribution and flexible work hours.

placement and employment type

this is a full-time position, located at our hq in stockholm. travelling to visit our manufacturing sites will be part of your job.

as this position is located in stockholm, a swedish work permit is required to apply.

about the company

teenage engineering is developing the alternative future of consumer electronics - each invention driven by need, and built to last.

from reimagining music making with the iconic OP-1 portable synthesizer and growing the synth population with the affordable pocket operator series, to rethinking listening with the OD-11 ortho directional speaker and the OB–4 magic radio, we have applied the signature mindset to a new legacy of enduring technologies.