Production Preparation Engineer

Production Preparation Engineer We are looking for a motivated Production Preparation Engineer for a consulting assignment in Västerås. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, purchasing, and production to ensure that customer-order-specific projects are carried out efficiently and in accordance with established requirements for quality, cost, and delivery. Key Responsibilities Perform production preparation for customer-order-specific machines and control equipment based on documentation provided by the engineering department. Be responsible for the preparation and coordination of order-specific purchasing activities related to ongoing projects. Place and follow up on purchase orders for selected materials and components, ensuring deliveries are made according to project schedules. Ensure that all required documentation and certificates are included in purchases and available when needed. Provide support to production, purchasing, and other functions in cases of urgent material requirements or other project-related matters. Actively participate in project teams and contribute to ensuring that all material- and production-related requirements are identified, planned, and fulfilled on time. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, working methods, and material flows. Qualifications Engineering degree or university education in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or an equivalent field. At least 2 years of experience in production preparation, production planning, or a similar technical role. Good technical understanding and experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings. Experience working with SAP or another ERP system. Experience with Teamcenter or another PDM system is considered an advantage. Experience in manufacturing industries, rotating machinery, or technical purchasing is considered an advantage. Very good command of both Swedish and English, written and spoken. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is structured, solution-oriented, and highly self-motivated. You enjoy collaborating across multiple functions and have the ability to prioritize tasks and act proactively in a project-oriented environment. Attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, and good communication skills are essential for success in this role. Assignment Details Location: Västerås, Sweden Start Date: ASAP End Date: 2027-06-30 Workload: Full-time, 40 hours/week Remote Work: On-site, 5 days/week Application Requirements To be considered for this assignment, the application must include: An updated CV The Required Template attached to this request, completed in full Consultant's availability/start date Requested hourly rate Please note: Completion of the attached Required Template is mandatory. Applications submitted without a completed template cannot be considered!!