Sweden
Results-driven manufacturing leader and project manager with four years of experience in precision engineering at a top-tier automotive supplier, and four years of hands-on leadership in Li-ion battery cell manufacturing, spanning the entire operational life-cycle from commissioning and ramp-up, through strategic shutdown, and recommissioning. Passionate about optimizing complex operations and driving improvements. Proven track record in operational leadership, process optimization, and building high-performing international, cross-functional teams.
• Managing the engineering and operational restart of the electrode manufacturing department across the slurry mixing, coating, calendering, and notching operations. • Recruiting and developing the engineering team to execute equipment commissioning, process qualification, and early-stage ramp-up. • Implementing structured engineering frameworks and lean manufacturing workflows to stabilize production.
• Cost Optimization & Process Improvement • Developed a financial tracking system to quantify availability, yield, and performance losses (OEE) as direct operational costs, enabling the prioritization of cost-reduction projects across both OPEX and OEE-related losses. • Executed these targeted improvement initiatives, delivering over $500k in direct annual cost savings. • Bankruptcy & Transition Leadership • Managed the electrode area shutdown, securing key production assets and operational knowledge. • Served as acting production manager for a 23-employee team through the plant's downsizing phase, consistently maintaining all output and quality targets under high-pressure conditions.
• Managed dry electrode mass production operations, increasing throughput by 50% during a 26% workforce downsizing. • Led a 6-person team of lean engineers and coordinators to optimize floor operations. • Coordinated cross-functional resource allocation across planning, engineering, maintenance, and quality to stabilize equipment and material availability. Introduced structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Directed the on-time installation and commissioning of the >$100M Formation & Ageing block production equipment for the initial production start-up. • Developed and executed ramp-up strategies to meet equipment availability, speed, and quality benchmarks for final sign-off. • Managed project risk and engineering changes to prevent delays and budget overruns.
• Planned, simulated, and performed robustness analysis for manufacturing complex sheet metal car body components, optimizing designs to minimize production defects and material use. • Developed robust engineering solutions in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders, reducing rework during try-out phase. • Provided key engineering support during tool try-out, resolving technical issues to ensure final customer sign-off.
Conducted research on the topology optimization of mechanical structures subjected to nonlinear and dynamic load cases.
• Supported the project management team during the detailed planning and execution phases of the new Audi A8 assembly hall. • Tracked action items, coordinated project decisions, and compiled status reports for milestone reviews.