Engineering Manager

Alfa Laval

  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • $125,000-145,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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…In this role, the Engineering & Technical Office Manager, you will oversee engineers, project managers, and order handling across multiple factories in Broken Arrow and our Buffalo office. Your role ensures technical excellence, cost efficiency, reduced lead times, and quality improvements. You will collaborate with sales, production, purchasing, and research & development to optimize operations and drive future improvements. This role offers an opportunity to shape the organization’s technical direction, enhance business outcomes, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and success.This is a hybrid position located in Broken Arrow, OK.Responsibilities include:
  • Follow all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing technical team.
  • Present leader that can hold team accountable, drive performance, and provide growth development opportunities.
  • Drive ALPS activities across engineering, production, and quality teams.
  • Lead initiatives to improve lead times, work quality, and issue resolution.
  • Implement engineering standards and best practices to maintain competitiveness.
  • Oversee cost-reduction efforts for current production and products.
  • Work closely with project managers, customers, sales, purchasing, and production teams.
  • Support quality assurance and customer claims resolution.
  • Ensures a business culture with a high level of customer centricity, with ability to support customers with prompt and accurate information.
  • Perform other assigned tasks as needed.
  • Select, lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of professional Industrial Engineers and technical and administrative support staff to ensure that Industrial engineering operations are completed on-time, within budget, and on spec.
  • Ensure consistent improvement of processes and implementation of tools that enables quality in the processes and deliveries.
  • Ensure that business strategies and goals are met. Utilize technical expertise to coach engineers and support with problem solving.
  • Allocate the project work to the most advisable resources locally, on other E&S sites or at external partners.
What you know:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in technical management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, project management, and research & development.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to structure and organize the department effectively.
  • Occasional travel (25%) required.
  • 3+ years of experience with pressure vessel design according to ASME section VIII.
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.What’s in it for you?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 $125,000.00 to $145,000.00.At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer

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