At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
Who you are
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.
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. Currently, this is an on-site opportunity located in Richmond, VA.
As a part of the team, you will:
- 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:
You have BA degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with relevant experience and:
- 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.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. 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 - $92,000.
EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer
