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As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job…

This position is responsible for managing projects or sub-project, with business impact in accordance with Alfa Laval’s project methodology to reach the Product Roadmap for the factory.

This is an onsite position located in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage projects on time, on specification and on budget.

• In collaboration with the sales, define the Product Plans & prioritize the localization.

• Establish & maintain the documentation including standard operating procedures starting from the design phase to industrialization of the new products.

• Drive VAVE (Value Analysis-Value Engineering) activities locally for the existing products.

• Check & approve design calculations & f drawings of the equipment’s.

• Work in collaboration with the multi-function teams to achieve the desired Product Plans.

• Plan & conduct the technical trainings with the new products being released.

• Assist Quality function into the field failure investigations.

• Carry out CAD drafting of engineered designs for the development including product, job holding devices, tools fixtures etc.

• Monitor data quality across financial and ERP systems to support project management regarding project cost and budget maintenance.

• Maintain the database in accordance to the project plan and product releases.

• Reports/communicates to the steering committee on a weekly basis.

• Stakeholder management & communication.

• Travel to global factories as required for benchmarking & localization activities.

What you know:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• 2 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer or Manufacturing Engineer in OEM companies.

• AutoCad, Cadison, layout drawings, 2D & 3D etc. documented experience.

• Knowledge about the Pressure Vessel codes (ASEM/PED) would be an added advantage.

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on development, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.

• Open and communicative with high integrity, fostering trust and transparency within the organization.

• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external team/team members.

• Leadership.

• Ability to analyze data and leverage improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Lean and Six Sigma, Kaizen) to drive operational enhancements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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 $90,000 to $113,000.

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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