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Continuous Improvement Leader

The Opportunity
 

We are seeking a structured and people-oriented Continuous Improvement Leader (CIL), who will be responsible for the CIL process at Design in the HV Breakers factory. You will work closely with the coordinating CIL to deploy, implement, and anchor improvement activities across the design function, ensuring effective execution and long‑term sustainability. The CIL serves as a catalyst for problem solving, standardization, and knowledge sharing.

“If you are looking for a position where you get to coordinate and lead improvement projects demanding interaction with multiple departments and people across the organization this will be the perfect role for you!” – Sara Lingegård, Project Engineering Manager at HV Breakers.

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Own the continuous improvement projects within HV Breakers Design
  • Form, coordinate and lead CIL projects at HV Breakers
  • Quantify results (quality, delivery, cost, safety, sustainability) and track them to closure.
  • Share best practices and coach teams to build a strong continuous improvement culture. 
  • Apply structured problem solving, Lean, and continuous improvement methods.
  • Facilitate improvement workshops and activities within the design organisation.
  • This position will give you the chance to get an overview and understand the different functions and their responsibility within HV Breakers.

Your Background

  • You have an engineering background or relevant work experience.
  • You contribute with your communication skills, as well as with your ability to motivate and engage others.  
  • Prior project management experience is an advantage, but not a requirement. 
  • Proficient knowledge in English and Swedish is required since you need to communicate with employees in different departments.
     

What we offer

  • Collective agreement
  • Flexible working time
  • Health care and wellness allowance
  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
  • Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave
  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge – apply today!

Recruiting manager Alexander Tengzelius, alexander.tengzelius@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. All other questions should be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica, antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer Philip Bengtsson +46 107 38 25 17, Unionen: Michael

Fosselius  +46 107 38 46 19, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043.

Location Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-02-04
Reference number R0111044

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.