Henrik Lindqvist
Senior Health & Safety Engineer | Industrial Ergonomics & Machinery Safety
Gothenburg
Executive Summary
Senior Health & Safety Engineer with an engineering background from Chalmers University of Technology and extensive experience in Swedish manufacturing environments. Specialized in systematic work environment management (SAM), machine safety integration, and incident prevention.
Proven track record of partnering with cross-functional engineering teams, production leaders, and employee safety representatives to build robust safety cultures while sustaining operational productivity.
Professional Experience
Nordic Mobility Systems AB
Gothenburg, Sweden
Senior Health & Safety Engineer
Mar 2021 – Present
- Lead plant-wide occupational health and safety engineering across two manufacturing facilities employing over 1,200 personnel.
- Direct the systematic work environment program (SAM in accordance with AFS 2001:1), coordinating risk assessments and quarterly audits with plant leadership and safety delegates.
- Collaborate with automation engineering teams on CE-marking, machine safety validations (EN ISO 13849-1), and interlocking guard verifications for new robotic cells.
- Achieved a 42% reduction in lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) over four years through proactive safety observations, root-cause investigations, and targeted ergonomic redesigns.
- Oversee industrial hygiene assessments, including chemical exposure monitoring under REACH/CLP and workplace acoustic mapping.
Västerhav Propulsion Solutions AB
Gothenburg, Sweden
Health & Safety Engineer
Aug 2017 – Feb 2021
- Formulated and updated safe operating procedures (SOPs) for high-pressure testing bays and heavy component fabrication bays.
- Conducted formal Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and HAZOP studies for industrial paint shops and chemical storage units.
- Supervised contractor safety management, including work permits, hot work oversight, and safety induction programs for third-party maintenance contractors.
- Managed internal ISO 45001 compliance reviews, supporting the external certification team to clear zero major non-conformities during successive recertification cycles.
Kattegat Advanced Components AB
Trollhättan, Sweden
Junior EHS Specialist
Aug 2014 – Jul 2017
- Facilitated incident reporting, near-miss logging, and 5-Why root cause investigations across machining and stamping shops.
- Conducted daily floor inspections, ergonomics assessments, and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance checks.
- Designed and delivered localized safety training modules on manual handling, hazardous substances, and emergency evacuation drills.
Education
Chalmers University of Technology
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Work Environment and Industrial Ergonomics · Gothenburg, Sweden · Pass with Distinction · Aug 2012 – Jun 2014
Specialized in production system design, human factors engineering, and workplace risk analysis. Master thesis addressed ergonomics and collaborative robotics integration on heavy assembly lines.
Chalmers University of Technology
Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Gothenburg, Sweden · Pass · Aug 2009 – Jun 2012
Core coursework in materials science, thermodynamics, machine design, and industrial work organization.
Safety Engineering Projects
Battery Energy Storage Safety Standard Development
Sept 2023 – May 2024
- Engineered a standardized risk assessment matrix and containment protocol for large-format lithium-ion module staging areas.
- Integrated automated gas detection, explosion-proof extraction systems, and emergency thermal response protocols compliant with ATEX regulations.
Powertrain Assembly Ergonomic Overhaul
Feb 2020 – Nov 2020
- Audited 34 assembly workstations to identify repetitive strain risks using RULA and REBA assessment methodologies.
- Partnered with tooling vendors to introduce zero-gravity balancers and custom height-adjustable fixtures, reducing musculoskeletal discomfort reports by 31%.
Core Competencies
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
Systematiskt Arbetsmiljöarbete (SAM)
ISO 45001 Management Systems
Machine Safety (EN ISO 13849-1)
Risk Assessment & HAZOP
Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone)
Industrial Ergonomics (RULA / REBA)
Contractor Safety Management
Chemical Safety & REACH/CLP
ATEX & Fire Safety
Languages
Swedish
C2
English
C2
German
B1
Certifications
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (Occupational Health and Safety)
BSI Group · Apr 2023
NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
NEBOSH · Nov 2018
Hot Work Safety Certificate (Heta Arbeten)
Swedish Fire Protection Association (Brandskyddsföreningen) · Sept 2022
Volunteer Experience
Swedish Safety Engineering Network (Föreningen för Säkerhet och Arbetsmiljö)
Gothenburg, Sweden · Jan 2022 – Present
- Industry Mentor
- Deliver safety leadership workshops and practical risk awareness presentations to engineering students preparing for manufacturing internships.