​The Role

As Project / Site Manager, you will lead the establishment of our new production facility, including layout, staffing, process implementation, and supplier partnerships. You will ensure that the site is built to deliver world-class quality and reliability, built based on company standards and in close coordination with our Swedish operations and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the start-up of a new manufacturing site and establish production capabilities
• Build and develop the local organization and implement the Oceanbird production processes
• Oversee supplier coordination, sourcing, and local partnerships
• Manage agreements and ensure compliance with corporate and local standards
• Coordinate with the Sweden-based teams for process alignment and technical transfer
• Collaborate with local resources and authorities to ensure smooth implementation
• Drive SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) and overall quality management in line with company processes and routines
• Implement and maintain company operational processes and best practices
• Support production engineering and continuous improvement initiatives

Who You Are

• Experienced in setting up and managing production sites within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong background in low-series or project-based production, preferably within marine, renewable energy, or advanced engineering industries
• Skilled in supplier management, production planning, and cross-functional coordination
• Familiar with working in China and navigating local industrial ecosystems
• Experience from working within a global industrial company is highly valued.
• Strong ability to collaborate in multicultural teams
• Self-driven, structured, and communicative, with a hands-on approach to leadership
• Comfortable working in a start-up-style organization with high autonomy and responsibility
• Preferably graduated in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering, University level
• Proficient in English

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build and lead a new manufacturing site from the ground up
• A key operational role in an innovative company shaping the future of sustainable marine technology
• The support of two global parent companies, combined with the agility of a start-up
• The ability to make a tangible impact on industrial innovation and sustainability
• A broad, influential role with responsibility spanning project, production, and organizational development
• International collaboration, and long-term career opportunities
• A chance to be part of a passionate, forward-looking team driving change in the marine industry