Are you a visionary R&D leader with a passion for driving innovation, enhancing product quality, and delivering real value? Would you like to be part of a globally recognized brand within the Hultafors Group? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

The position

Hellberg Safety are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking R&D Manager to lead the engineering team and play a key role in shaping the future of the product portfolio. Join Hellberg Safety in their mission to protect people with smart, innovative safety solutions—designed and engineered to perform.

Key Responsibilities

As the R&D Manager, you will lead a team of skilled engineers focused on both new and existing products, with a strong emphasis on plastics and electronics. This role will report directly to the Managing Director at Hellberg Safety and will be part of the management team. The R&D manager will lead a team of direct reports. The position will be based at Hellberg Safety in Stenkullen outside Gothenburg.

The position holder is expected to:

• Develop and maintain the product development roadmap in close collaboration with the markets and Product Management.
• Drive innovation and efficiency across all R&D activities, ensuring continuous improvement in processes and output.
• Take ownership of quality-related issues where R&D support is required, proactively identifying and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Prepare and manage cost and investment budgets for all development initiatives.
• Define and execute a strategic development plan for the engineering team, supporting long-term competence growth and team effectiveness.
• Actively contribute to the Hellberg Safety management team, serving as the voice of R&D in strategic discussions and decision-making.

Your profile

To be successful in this role, we believe you:

• Have a strong background in R&D engineering (minimum 5+ years of experience) with solid understanding of production engineering, materials, and quality systems.
• Have an analytical and structured mindset with a strong focus on delivering business value.
• Are skilled in strategic planning, project management and process development.
• Have proven leadership experience with a clear vision and strong decision-making capabilities.
• Have strong stakeholder management skills.
• Are fluent in English and Swedish.

More information and how to apply

In this recruitment process, Hellberg Safety is working with Academic Search International. 

For more information, please contact Senior Consultant Kornelia Rasmussen:
kornelia.rasmussen@academicsearch.se 

or Senior Researcher Lukas Grönroos;
lukas.gronroos@academicsearch.se