PpEvery day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. 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. /ph3About the position: /h3pThis position will directly participate in creating and improving products that fill a niche in the market and allow Alfa Laval to remain competitive. Actively develops or enhances Alfa Laval ACE’s product portfolio to realize our customer’s needs and to support the business strategy. The PDE will also follow the defined product development gates for implementing and communicating the development of new products and/or product enhancements. /ph3As a member of the team, you will support the following: /h3ulliConducts self in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors. /liliWork closely with customers to determine their goals and expected functionality for a specific product and interpret and frame customer/market insight into a 3 year application product development plan. /liliConsult with engineers and supervisors by tracking changes to client specifications, identifying manufacturing issues that arise from design elements, and ensuring that electrical components are able to operate safely within a provided design. /liliEnsure engineering team can provide a complete manufacturing package including drawings, specifications, bills of materials and any other key deliverables that allow accurate procurement and construction. /liliEnsure that products are viable and competitive by conduct research and consult external market research materials and sales data. /liliCommunicates costing rules, develop calculations and design standards for new or existing products. /liliSupport manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products in development. /liliResponsible to lead the forward-looking technology development beyond the immediate 3-year horizon. /liliWork close together with Marcom, BD and Sales for driving launch preparation and follow-up. Create and maintain a product development roadmap showing priorities. /liliComplies with all company policies and procedures. /li /ulh3What you know: /h3pBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) required, PE Certification highly desired, to include the following: /pulliMinimum of 5 years professional experience related to mechanical Project Engineering, technical sales and/or manufacturing management. /liliExperience in a role supporting capital equipment sales highly preferred. /liliPrevious research and engineering experience. /lili5-10 years’ experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a manufacturing environment for mechanical engineering equipment. /liliPressure vessel design experience. /liliFabrication environment experience. /liliAutoCAD Inventor (preferred) and/or SolidWorks, automation experience a plus. /liliPrototyping equipment (3D printers, CNC machines). /liliMRP / ERP systems (Jeeves or Microsoft Dynamics preferred). /liliMicrosoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Project). /li /ulh3Physical Environmental Factors /h3ulliPhysical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use) /liliOffice environment with frequent attendance on shop floor. /liliEnvironmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure): /liliSafety equipment required when present on shop floor – footwear, hearing, eyewear. /li /ulh3Additional Requirements (i.e., travel motor vehicle use, etc.) /h3ulliDomestic and international travel, up to 20%. Passport is required. /liliMost travel is expected to be within North America, however, there may be times when international travel is required to peer Alfa Laval facilities or manufacturing sites. /li /ulh3What's in it for you: /h3pWe 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr