Lars Gunnar Andersson
About Lars Gunnar Andersson
Lars Gunnar Andersson is a Project Manager at Saab, with over a decade of experience in project management and engineering roles. He has a background in mechanical design and production engineering, having previously worked at Toyota Material Handling Europe.
Work at Saab
Lars Gunnar Andersson has been employed at Saab since 2012, serving as a Project Manager for 12 years. In this role, he leads projects from contract acquisition to delivery, overseeing various phases including design, procurement, production, and testing. His responsibilities involve managing project budgets that range from 20 million SEK to 428 million SEK, demonstrating his capability in handling significant financial resources.
Previous Experience at Toyota Material Handling Europe
Prior to his tenure at Saab, Lars worked at Toyota Material Handling Europe in various roles. He started as an Assembler of fork-lift trucks from 2000 to 2005 for five years. He then transitioned to a Production Engineer role from 2005 to 2007, serving for two years. Finally, he worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer from 2007 to 2012, accumulating a total of five years in this engineering capacity.
Education and Expertise
Lars studied at Linköping University, where he completed a Technical Basic Year in Math and Physics from 2001 to 2002. He further pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2002 to 2005. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, which he applies in his project management role.
Project Management Skills
Lars possesses a strong ability to switch focus between human and technical aspects, as well as between holistic and detailed perspectives. He emphasizes understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that meet quality and timing requirements. His experience spans both small-scale and large-scale production environments, enhancing his versatility in project management.