Rickard ãâ åkesson
About Rickard ãâ åkesson
Rickard Åkesson is a Quality Management Engineer at Saab Kockums, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in engineering, having held various roles at Saab and other companies over several decades.
Work at Saab
Rickard Åkesson has been employed at Saab Kockums as a Quality Management Engineer since 2017. His role focuses on ensuring quality standards within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked at Saab in various capacities, including Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and Senior Quality Manager. His tenure at Saab spans over 17 years, during which he has contributed to multiple projects and initiatives related to mechanical design and quality management.
Education and Expertise
Rickard Åkesson has an extensive educational background in engineering. He studied at The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, where he achieved a Master of Education in 1997. He also attended Malmö University and Stockholm University in 2008, although the duration of these studies was brief. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Background
Rickard Åkesson began his career as a Senior Automotive Technician at Bilia, where he worked for 11 years from 1982 to 1993 in Denmark. He transitioned to roles in application engineering and mechanical design, working at companies such as Sigma IT Consulting and Westerlins Maskinfabrik. His professional journey reflects a strong focus on mechanical engineering and quality assurance, culminating in his current position at Saab Kockums.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Saab Kockums, Rickard Åkesson held several engineering positions. He worked as an Application Engineer at Baldwin Jimek and Sigma IT Consulting, and as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Saab. His experience also includes a role as a QA and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Westerlins Maskinfabrik. This diverse work history has equipped him with a broad skill set in engineering and quality management.