Alfa Laval Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers is looking for  Research and Development Manager BHE  

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About the role   

Research & Development in Business Unit Brazed and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers is currently an organization with 70 highly qualified colleagues located in Lund, Ronneby, San Bonifacio, JiangYin and Richmond. We are in a dynamic phase, and we are now looking for a Research and Development Manager BHE (Brazed Heat Exchangers) to replace the current holder who is moving on to new challenges in the company.   

In this role you will be leading the BHE Plate and Thermal Design Team in R&D, with approximately  10 positions comprising development engineers, thermal specialists and mechanical specialists. These are located in Lund and San Bonifacio. You will be responsible for the development of new products, as well as maintaining capability and capacity for a number of research and development tools and work aids.  

In cooperation with cross-functional organizations you will work to deliver development in accordance with the BHE product road map and the BFB technology road map.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead, motivate, develop and manage  the BHE Plate and Thermal Design Team,  

• Ensure a balanced development portfolio in accordance with the BHE product road map, BFB technology road map and business priorities,  

• Interact and align cross-functionally on the BHE development portfolio  

• Actively participate and interact in the wider R&D community and the BFB R&D management team  

The position is located in Lund and your direct manager will be the Head of R&D in Business Unit Brazed and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers. The position will require around 20-30 days of travel per year.  

What you know:  

You hold a university degree in mechanical engineering and bring substantial experience in innovation and product development, enabling you to oversee complex technical challenges with confidence. You have at least three years of leadership experience guiding engineering specialists within a matrix organization, demonstrating your ability to coordinate diverse teams, manage priorities, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. You leverage digital tools, modelling techniques, and advanced laboratory technologies to enhance efficiency and elevate the technical output of your team, ensuring that R&D activities consistently support long-term business growth. 

Who are you?  

You are a proactive, visible leader who guides your team with clarity and confidence, navigating cross-functional operational development with ease. You provide direction for future innovation, capabilities, and capacity, while inspiring subject-matter experts to expand and deepen their knowledge in their respective fields. You communicate effectively, lead change with conviction, and bring a structured approach to transformation. You thrive in a matrix organization, demonstrating strong cross-functional and cross-cultural awareness, and you collaborate seamlessly across all levels of the business. 

What's in it for you?   

We can offer you a challenging role in an international team, and an open and friendly work environment. We focus on performance and support personal and professional development through well-established people, processes, and opportunities.  

Assessment practicalities   

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. Playing the games is mandatory.    

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.    

For more information, please contact:  

Hans Höiden, Head of R&D, Business Unit Brazed and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers,  hans.hoiden@alfalaval.com