Torbjörn Kvist
About Torbjörn Kvist
Torbjörn Kvist is a Project Manager at Saab, where he has worked since 2021, specializing in airframe development and systems stress engineering. He has a diverse background in simulation and testing management, having held various managerial roles in the aerospace sector since the early 2000s.
Work at Saab
Torbjörn Kvist has held multiple positions at Saab since 2010. He currently serves as a Project Manager, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Linköping, Sweden. Prior to this, he worked as a Section Manager for Systems Stress Engineering from 2015 to 2016 and as a Senior Manager for Operational Management in Airframe Development from 2016 to 2018. He also held the position of Technology Strategist/Innovation Manager from 2018 to 2021, focusing on technology and innovation management. His extensive experience at Saab encompasses airframe development and systems stress engineering.
Education and Expertise
Torbjörn Kvist studied at Linköpings universitet, where he earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 1992 to 1997. He furthered his education at Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, achieving a Licentiate degree in Engineering with a focus on Fluid Mechanics from 1998 to 2001. His academic background supports his expertise in simulation, testing, and project management within the aerospace and automotive industries.
Background
Before joining Saab, Torbjörn Kvist worked at VICURA AB as Manager of Simulation and Testing from 2011 to 2014, and as Manager of Design and Simulation from 2014 to 2015. He also gained experience at Volvo Aero Corporation as a Simulation Engineer and Project Coordinator from 2001 to 2008. His early career included a role at General Motors Powertrain-Sweden AB as Group Leader from 2008 to 2009, and he contributed to robotic arc-welding simulations at Kungliga Tekniska högskolan from 2000 to 2001.
Achievements
Torbjörn Kvist has contributed to various projects related to airframe development and systems stress engineering throughout his career. He has been involved in technology maturation and demonstration projects as part of the Future Combat Air Systems Collaboration. His work at VICURA AB focused on advancing design and simulation methodologies, while his roles at Volvo Aero Corporation included significant contributions to simulation engineering.