Platform & Technical Lead – Handheld R&D Product Design – Husqvarna Group
Core
Lead and coordinate cross-functional development and improvement projects for handheld power tools (leaf blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, pole products), focusing on robust, competitive product design with strong emphasis on quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
Role type
Senior Technical Lead / Product Development Manager
Builds
Next generation of handheld power tools for professionals and consumers
Domain
Consumer & Professional Power Tools / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mechanical design, Product development, Technical project leadership, Cross-functional coordination, Requirements management, Technical risk management, Platform strategy, Cost efficiency analysis
Preferred skills
Experience transitioning from Technical Project Manager to broader technical leadership
Technologies
Prototyping facilities, CAE, Materials science, Verification tools
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate cross-functional development and improvement projects; Drive technical and architectural decisions based on product, market, quality, and cost requirements; Manage requirements, technical risks, and key technical decisions throughout development; Follow up project progress and results from both technical and financial perspectives; Develop platform strategies and initiate and prioritize activities to achieve agreed targets; Collaborate closely with specialists within materials, verification, prototyping, CAE, operations, and external partners.
