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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…

In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance Richmond operations through engineering design, technical guidance, and project management. Collaborating closely with the maintenance department, you'll optimize manufacturing processes by analyzing equipment layouts, workflows, and assembly methods.

This is an onsite position located in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, fabrication, and procurement of innovative tooling, fixtures, and equipment for Richmond operations.

• Create, organize, and support programming for various production manufacturing equipment, including CNC equipment, furnaces, and test lines.

• Offer technical expertise and guidance on engineering principles, equipment use, production processes, and troubleshooting.

• Identify, plan, and execute project management duties, including capital equipment projects and the startup/shut-down of manufacturing and assembly units. Provide technical support for special initiatives.

• Execute actions such as tooling design, programming, and technical guidance to support both new and existing product development.

• Provide limited support for facility-related issues on a case-by-case basis, agreed upon by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

• Offer limited technical and equipment support for Quality-related requests, including equipment calibration and limited-scope quality investigations.

• Provide limited support to the EHS department, as agreed upon in advance, covering equipment technical guidance and other EHS and production-related activities.

• Offer technical guidance and support to the maintenance department, supporting production equipment and maintaining/securing production output.

• Provide additional administrative support for the maintenance management software (MMS) as needed.

​What you know:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with relevant experience.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment (involving machining or assembly operations, preferably).

• Knowledge & understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes & systems.

• Experienced in leading, implementing & completing projects preferred.

• Experience with MS Office Suite & CAD (Siemens NX or Autodesk Inventor preferred).

• Strong time management skills.

• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural 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 $85,000 to $95,000.

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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