Every 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.
About the job
You will join the Product Standardization Department within the R&D Fuel & Exhaust Line
Organization. While our team is based in Monza, Italy, we also operate out of offices in Tumba,
Sweden, and Shanghai, China. The mission of our department is to define standard product
architectures and implement Product Data Management (PDM) and documentation processes
within the PLM framework. In this role, your primary focus will be to develop, adapt, and
maintain products tailored for the Chinese market and supply chain.
Main tasks:
• Maintain the existing product portfolio.
• Execute design changes and support purchasing and supply chain activities.
• Take ownership of product and component design.
• Oversee prototype production, sample creation, and laboratory testing.
• Support dual supply chain development and manage the component library.
• Assist in creating instruction manuals, spare parts catalogs, and training materials.
Who you are:
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly across diverse time zones and
cultures (Italy, Sweden, China).
• Accountability & Ownership: A self-starter mindset required to take full ownership of
component designs and portfolio maintenance.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear communication skills to bridge the
gap between engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing plants.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to manage changing priorities when adapting global products to
local market requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in maintaining documentation, technical standards, and
component libraries without errors.
What you know:
• Degree from higher technical education or equivalent
• PLM & PDM Systems: Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management and Product Data
Management tools (e.g. Teamcenter, Windchill, or Enovia) to manage documentation and
standard processes.
• CAD Engineering Design: Strong experience in 3D modeling and 2D drafting (e.g.,
Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA) for product and component design ownership.
• BoM & Component Library Management: Experience structuring Bills of Materials
(BoM), component classification, and standardization.
• Language Proficiency: Professional English is mandatory for global coordination.
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.
Skills Required
- Degree from higher technical education or equivalent
- Proficiency with PLM & PDM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia)
- Strong CAD 3D modeling and 2D drafting experience (Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA)
- Experience structuring Bills of Materials (BoM), component classification, and standardization
- Professional English proficiency for global coordination
- Ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones (Italy, Sweden, China)
- Self-starter mindset with ownership of component designs and portfolio maintenance
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills between engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing
- Adaptability to manage changing priorities when localizing global products
- Attention to detail in documentation, technical standards, and component libraries
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
Alfa Laval Insights
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
