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About the job…

The Application Engineering Manager is hands-on and strategic to lead and operate a small, high-performing team responsible for developing competitive and technically robust proposals for heat exchanger solutions in the energy sector. This role combines operational execution, team leadership, and process development, with a strong focus on cross-site collaboration between the U.S. and Italy.

This is a hybrid position located in Broken Arrow, OK or Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities include:

1. Operational Leadership & Team Management

- Lead a small team of bid engineers in Broken Arrow, while closely collaborating with the Bid Engineering Coordinator and team in Italy.

- Act as an operational manager, actively contributing to proposal development while guiding the team’s daily activities.

- Ensure workload balance, resource planning, and timely delivery of high-quality proposals.

2. Bid Development & Technical Oversight

- Oversee the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for heat exchanger systems across energy applications (e.g., oil & gas, hydrogen, renewables).

- Ensure alignment with customer specifications, industry standards (ASME, TEMA, API), and internal capabilities.

- Coordinate with engineering, sales, procurement, and manufacturing to validate feasibility and optimize solutions.

3. Process Design & Continuous Improvement

- Define, implement, and continuously improve bid engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards.

- Establish clear workflows and interfaces between U.S. and Italian teams to ensure consistency and efficiency.

- Promote standardization and reuse of engineering content to reduce lead times and improve accuracy.

4. Competency Management & Development

- Assess team skills and identify development needs across both U.S. and Italian bid engineering teams.

- Drive training plans, knowledge sharing, and mentoring initiatives in collaboration with the Bid Engineering Coordinator in Italy.

- Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence.

5. Safety, Ethics & Compliance

- Promote a strong safety culture in all engineering and proposal activities.

- Ensure all proposals comply with applicable HSE regulations and internal safety standards.

- Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and compliance with anti-corruption and export control regulations.

What you know:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, required.
• 3+ yrs. experience in design of Heat Exchangers.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team.
• Introductory knowledge of fluids and heat transfer.
• Introductory knowledge of API, ASME, PED, and other pressure vessel codes a plus.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, proficient with Excel tools utilizing tables and graphs.
• Experience with engineering calculation software.
• Must be a self-starter and able to take initiative.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented approach with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Business understanding and strong cost-consciousness.
• Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Proven ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What’s in it for you?

At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right.  The base salary for this role is typically $110,000.00 to $121,000.00.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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