About this role
Do you enjoy helping people grow and building strong partnerships across an organization? Do you want to shape how world-leading products go from development to production?
As our Director, Production Engineering and Technologies, Industrialization, you'll lead an organization of about 90 people. Together, you'll make sure every new Axis product can be built and tested with high quality. The role is based on-site at our headquarters in Lund, Sweden.
Your future team
You will lead six teams, each with their own manager, all working together in Lund. These teams own the production flow in Axis product development projects. They define, develop and implement the flow, from post-PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) to a fully assembled Axis product, at our EMS partners. This includes product-specific production equipment, as well as the test modules and common sequences used in each product's test process. Our work directly affects how well and how reliably our products reach customers around the world.
You will report to the Director of Global Industrialization and be a member of the Industrialization Management Team. The management team consists of Project Quality Managers, an Industrial Lead, Packaging & Product Data Group Managers, and an EMS NPI Lead, in addition to the managers in your organization.
Who are Global Industrialization?
Our mission is to take responsibility for the industrialization activities in product development projects, ensuring that new Axis products are introduced and produced efficiently, with the right quality and optimized production costs.
We also work closely with R&D on a long-term basis to define the production capabilities and equipment needed in the future, preparing for upcoming technologies and innovations.
What you'll do as Director, Production Engineering and Technologies, Industrialization
Lead the strategic work to create a stronger and clearer common voice and interface towards R&D and Manufacturing.
Build strong partnerships and collaboration at all levels with the Production System department, which develops Axis's complex production machines.
Lead, coach and support six managers and, through them, an organization of approximately 90 engineers.
Shape the direction and strategy of Global Industrialization by taking an active role in the department's management team.
Attract, retain and develop talent, ensuring the organization has the capabilities needed to meet both current and future business needs.
Who are you?
You are passionate about developing leaders and enabling their teams to succeed. As a leader, you combine a strategic perspective with a genuine interest in people, creating an environment where managers and teams can perform, develop and deliver at their best.
You build strong relationships and earn the trust, support and commitment of stakeholders at all levels, both within your own organization and across neighbouring functions and departments.
To succeed in this role, you have:
A technical university degree in electronics, computer science, mechanical engineering or a related field.
At least seven years of leadership experience.
Experience leading technical product development or industrialization activities.
Fluent English, written and spoken.
Bonus points if you have
Experience leading managers.
Experience developing production or test systems.
Experience in working in an international environment.
Fluent Swedish, written and spoken.
What Axis has to offer
We are a world leader in network video, where cutting-edge technology meets global impact.
Here, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of security and surveillance - developing solutions used worldwide.
As a fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities. You'll grow professionally through continuous learning, supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and work-life balance.
Our Lund HQ Campus, including the impressive Grenden building, offers a dynamic environment with spaces crafted to encourage collaboration, whether through informal "fika" chats, formal meetings, or after-hours activities. Check it out: Axis HQ
Your well-being matters to us. We offer a range of benefits, including a company bonus, Friday cake, wellness allowance, health insurance - and even your own Axis bicycle.
To learn more about Axis, our innovative products, solutions, and vibrant company culture, explore:
Axis Career Hub
Life at Axis blog
Engineering at Axis blog
Innovation at Axis
Ready to Act?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. We welcome all applications.
We go through applications continuously so don't wait. You may apply in Swedish or English - send in your application today!
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Åsa Strömblad, Director Global Industrialization, at or +46 (0)46 2722285