Alfa Laval Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers is lookingfor Researchand 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 with70 highly qualified colleagueslocatedin Lund Ronneby San BonifacioJiangYinand Richmond. We are in a dynamic phase and we are now looking for a Research and DevelopmentManagerBHE (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 withapproximately10positionscomprisingdevelopment engineers thermalspecialistsand mechanicalspecialists. Theseare located inLund 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 developmentin accordance withthe BHE product road map and the BFB technology road map.
KeyResponsibilities:
LeadmotivatedevelopandmanagetheBHE Plate and Thermal Design Team
Ensure a balanced development portfolioin accordance withthe BHE product road map BFB technology road map and business priorities
Interact and align cross-functionally on the BHE development portfolio
Activelyparticipateand interact in the wider R&D community and the BFB R&D management team
The positionislocatedinLundand your direct manager will be the Head of R&D inBusinessUnit Brazed and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers. The position willrequire around 20-30 daysof 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 organizationdemonstratingyour ability to coordinate diverse teams manage priorities and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.Youleveragedigital 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 organizationdemonstratingstrong cross-functional and cross-cultural awareness and you collaborate seamlessly across all levels of the business.
Whatsin 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 canprovideimportant insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achievethiswe applyPymetricsassessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playingthe gamesis mandatory.
As part of our commitment tomaintaininga safe and secure workplace we conductbackground checkson final candidates for this role.
For more information please contact:
Union information
JohanRanhög Akademikerna 46 462891664
Stefan Sandell Ledarna 46 46367364
Monica AnderbergUnionen
We review applications continually so please send yours no later than6thofJanuary2025.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)
Required Experience:
Manager
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