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, [email protected]
Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]
Union information
Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, +46709623811
We review applications continually, so please send yours no later than 6th of January 2025. If the right candidate appears, the ad will be closed earlier. Applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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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.
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