Quality Engineer

Alfa Laval Richmond, Virginia
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February 8, 2023
Alfa Laval
Richmond, Virginia
At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.


Who You Are


You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.


About The Job


Our Richmond manufacturing facility is adding a brand-new Quality Engineer to our lineup, and we d like to hear from you! This role is responsible for planning, documenting, coordinating, and directing quality assurance and control programs. We are seeking an experienced engineer to join us, reporting to the Unit Manager in Brazed Heat Exchangers (BHE) for the Richmond factory.


As a Part Of The Team, You Will


  • Develop quality objectives complementary to corporate and product group goals and implement plans and strategies to achieve those objectives.
  • Direct and perform all operations-related activities to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements imposed by codes and standards used in the supply of the BHE product (including ASME, UL, PED and ISO 9001, ISO 14064, ISO 50001).
  • Coordinate and manage the claims handling process for Richmond BHE Operations.
  • Coordinate and manage customer surveys, audits and PPAP requests related to the Richmond BHE factory.
  • Plan and conduct inspections, measurements, and/or tests to assure the quality of products or components.
  • Coordinate and drive continuous improvement activities or projects addressing quality related problems and improvements.
  • Coordinate training of key people in the organization in regulatory or customer requirements related to quality.
  • Supervise brazing, welding, and welder qualification test; maintain procedure and welder qualification records.
  • Serve as liaison with Quality Managers and Quality Engineers in the BHE product group and coordinate local activities as a part of product group quality initiatives. Actively use the BHE network to replicate best practices.


What You Know


You have a bachelor s degree in an Engineering discipline, and:


  • 3-5 years progressively responsible experience implementing quality assurance and quality control processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3-5 years of experience working with Pressure Vessel Codes, National Board Inspection Code, ISO 9001, ASTM material specifications, related national and international codes and standards - jurisdictional pressure vessel laws preferred.
  • Project management, process analysis, and improvement experience.
  • Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
  • Experience in Lean manufacturing / ALPS.


Alfa Laval is unable to consider sponsorship for candidates applying for this role.


What s in it for you?


We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.


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