Order Engineer

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.

We are seeking an Order Engineer to join our Richmond office. In this role, you will support the project order process and manage medium‑ and high‑complexity Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger (GPHE) projects. Responsibilities include preparing high‑quality, cost‑effective customer documentation, coordinating customer‑specific modifications, and planning and executing projects throughout the manufacturing and assembly process.

This is an onsite position located in Richmond, VA.

• Receive and register orders in various systems. ERP, Project management system etc.
• Produce and update documents for our ongoing projects.
• Interact with customer to secure exchange of documentation including customer portals.
• Communicate progress to the team and stakeholders in internal/external project status meetings and by other means.
• Develop documentation templates.
• Participate in customer inspections when required.
• Review Design to Order (DTO) and Engineer to Order (ETO) and register them in ERP system.
• Be part of project management team.
• Secure high quality of project execution by delivering according to confirmed activities: on time, on specification and on budget.
• Be engaged in safety and quality work and immediately call TM/UM when problems or risks occur.
• Be active at Digital Status Board meetings.
• Be active in problem solving and other improvement activities.
• Suggest improvements on Instructions / SOPs.
• Always consider opportunities of eliminating waste.
• Take responsibility for your own development and for staying informed.
• Customer Quotes.

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.

You have bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with relevant work experience, and:

• Willingness to manage projects with competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and experience participating in technical projects.
• Experienced user of Microsoft D365 and has high knowledge of Word templates and complex structures in Excel.
• Experience working in ERP-system.
• Have worked with continuous improvement according to ALPS, Lean six sigma.

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, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

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 $70,000 to $85,000 USD.

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.

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