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ABOUT THE COMPANY: SVP Worldwide, doing business through SVP-Singer Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates, is the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company, accounting for approximately one out of every three household sewing machines sold annually across the globe. The company and its three iconic brands - SINGER®, VIKING®, and PFAFF® - have delighted consumers for over 460 years. These premium brands and products are regarded as the choice for serious sewists and novice crafters. The company’s corporate headquarters is located in Nashville, TN, and supported by regional headquarters/sales offices located in Milan (Italy), and Mexico City (Mexico) that, combined, reach consumers in more than 180 countries. SVP has manufacturing facilities across Asia and Latin America, multiple R&D centers, a software development center in Europe, and a global supply chain with distribution centers in all regions. SVP Worldwide has a history of innovation and has established a leading offering in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) segment by introducing mySewnet®, the industry’s first cloud-based operating system. Its product portfolio covers entry-level sewing machines all the way up to advanced, internet-connected, leading-edge household sewing machines that retail for $18,999 and all segments in-between. In addition to sewing machines, the product portfolio includes sewing accessories, notions, garment care products as well as software. The products are sold across a network of sewing machine dealers, mass retailers (e.g., Costco, Walmart, Lidl, MediaMarkt, Carrefour), specialty retailers (e.g., Joann, Michaels), online retailers (e.g., Amazon, Tmall), distributors, and through the company’s 180 internally operated retail stores. We are around 50 talented engineers at the R&D center in Jönköping, which has been developing some of the most advanced sewing and embroidery machines in the world. ABOUT THE POSITION: As a system engineer you will become the “glue” between Product Management, the different functions within R&D and the rest of the organization. You will support our projects with technical as well as system engineering lead. Your job is to maange technical investigations and together wit the team define and document the requirements that will beimplemened in our products. You will have a strong base in the user perspective and work closely together with our sewing and crafting experts to understand what functions that gives true user benefits. You bring the right people together to make it happen, for example Software engineers, electronic engineers, UX-designers, Sewing specialists, Mechanical Engineers etc. In your role you will also contribute to the work with improvements of our tool and processes. You will play a central role in our cross-functional and international team set up to deliver the best sewing and crafting solutions for our customers. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Today we think that you have longer experience working as a system engineer or system architect in the area between embedded software and electronics. Experience of connectivity and digital solutions/apps is also an advantage since your focus will be on our ecosystem of products and digital solutions. · At least 5 years of experience in system engineering · Experience of IoT/connected devices · Experience of system engineering tools and processes · International work experience is valuable. · Fluent in English. Skills/personal qualifications: · Solution-focused with a proactive drive. · Leadership skills · Team-oriented with a collaborative work style. · Positive, with a resilient "can do" attitude. · Competent in conveying complex concepts both verbally and in writing. · Prior experience in the consumer goods sector is beneficial. Education and Certifications: · Master's degree in software/electrical engineering or a related field. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted in our office in Jönköping combined with possibility to partly remote work. Domestic and international travels can occur. THE INDUSTRY: The sewing machine industry is a global industry that is experiencing renewed growth. In developed markets, growth rates are projected to outpace GDP growth, according to Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the leading industry data source. Growth in these markets is driven by the millennial generation that is increasingly attracted to personalization, crafts, and self-expression. In developing markets, the industry is expected to grow at 4% annually, fueled by the emerging middle class and the “need to sew” segment that uses sewing machines to support the household. THE FUTURE In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity has committed to fully support SVP’s continued growth and to bring additional financial and operational resources to bear to help accelerate the company’s efforts. SVP is planning to invest even more in R&D to meet the increasing demand of new products and innovations. Join our dynamic team and contribute to innovative solutions in sewing technology. Apply now to make a difference with your design expertise!