Test Director at Bofors Test Center

AxÖ Consulting AB · Vollzeit

Brukstorget 8, Karlskoga, Schweden

A successful test begins long before anything is tested on the test range. The setup must be well thought out, risks assessed, resources coordinated, and everyone involved needs to know what will happen. But even with careful preparations, it's impossible to plan for every situation that may arise. That's when the test director becomes especially important. In the forests outside Karlskoga lies Bofors Test Center, an internationally established player in testing military and civilian products. Here, tests of advanced weapons systems are conducted under controlled conditions, with shooting technicians, measurement technicians, photographers, and other specialist functions working together on the test ranges. Collaboration is a major part of daily life. Different specialist skills work closely together here, and although the assignments come with great responsibility, daily work is characterized by a lot of humor, lack of pretense, and a natural willingness to help each other. We are now looking for more test directors who want to take on a unifying responsibility for this operation. You follow the assignment from the first preparations through the completed test and final delivery, with responsibility for creating structure, leading the team, and ensuring that work is conducted safely even when conditions change. – As a test director, you are in the middle of operations. You hold the work together, lead the team, and ensure that what we have planned also works and is followed up in practice, says Erik Hjerpe, Deputy Manager Testing. You hold the test together from start to finish Assignments can last from a single day to several weeks. As a test director, you plan the setup, manage risks, and ensure that the right resources and expertise are in place. During execution, you lead and coordinate work on the test range, and afterwards you are responsible for documentation, follow-up, and delivery. You also maintain ongoing dialogue with the customer regarding setup, conditions, and delivery. Here you need to be clear about what is possible, what is required, and how the work should proceed. Since many of Bofors Test Center's customers are international, much of the communication takes place in English. When conditions change Much can be prepared, but not everything. During a test, technical deviations may occur, equipment may need to be addressed, or a step may need to be redone. As a test director, you then need to maintain an overview, prioritize, and bring in the right expertise to determine how the work should proceed. Safety is always the starting point. You are not expected to have all the answers, but you need to be comfortable asking, seeking help, and saying stop when the situation requires it, even when there is time pressure or expectations to move forward. – Your task is never to rush, but to pause, create clarity, and make the right decision safely, even when there is pressure from others to move faster. At the same time, that's what makes the role so interesting—you never quite know what challenges the day will bring. And even though you have great responsibility, you do the work together with a team where we help each other and have a lot of fun along the way, concludes Erik. Are you interested in the role of test director at Bofors Test Center? Then we hope you'll submit an application! Examples of work tasks: Planning and leading tests from start to finish. Coordinating technicians, measurement personnel, and other resources. Risk assessments and follow-up of safety work. Communication with customer before, during, and after tests. Decision-making during ongoing tests based on current conditions. Documentation of results and compilation of materials after completed tests. Are you the person we're looking for? We are looking for someone who has: Good knowledge of Office software, especially Excel. Very good knowledge of English, spoken and written. Good ability to plan and work structurally. If you have previously led or coordinated work, that's an advantage. Experience from an environment where technology, safety, and practical implementation come together also provides a good foundation for the role. If you additionally have language skills or have worked with any type of shooting systems, that's a merit. Benefits As an employee of Bofors Test Center, you have access to a wide range of benefits that make both your work day and leisure time more valuable. Wellness – As an employee, you receive 4,000 kr per year to use for wellness activities that promote health and well-being. Benefex – Through Benifex you get access to exclusive discounts. Training during work hours – Opportunity to train up to two hours per week during work hours when work permits, to promote both energy and health. Gym – Use our gym on BTC's premises, available to all employees. Access to the shooting range – As an employee, you have access to the shooting range's scenic surroundings with opportunities for fishing, small game hunting, berry and mushroom picking, and other outdoor activities. Stock savings plan – All permanent employees have the opportunity to participate in SAAB's favorable stock savings plan. Information and application In this recruitment, Bofors Test Center has chosen to work with AxÖ Consulting. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact the responsible recruitment consultants: Lisa Beckman: [email protected] 072-383 88 53 Olle Öijen: [email protected] 079-337 33 17 Selection is made on an ongoing basis during the application period, so the position may be filled before the final application deadline. All applications are treated confidentially and employment begins by agreement. The defense industry sets high demands for security. The position requires you to undergo a background check, and in certain cases, citizenship requirements may also apply. AxÖ Consulting AB has long and solid experience in the recruitment and consulting industry and has worked with both private and public sector markets. For more information and application, visit www.axoconsulting.se. We unfortunately do not accept applications by mail or email. Warm welcome with your application.