Technical Lead Engineer

About the role

Alfa Laval is looking for a Technical Lead Engineer in Aalborg. You will be responsible for the overall technical execution of customer and development projects, ensuring that engineering solutions meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, safety requirements and project timelines. The role also involves coordinating work across several engineering disciplines and driving projects to successful completion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of customer and development projects and own the overall technical scope, making technical decisions while balancing customer requirements, quality, cost, manufacturability and schedule.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for project teams and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering activities across mechanical, electrical, process, automation and manufacturing functions.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations and customer specifications, and review and approve engineering deliverables and technical documentation.
• Identify, assess and manage technical risks, support cost optimization and value engineering, and facilitate design reviews and technical decision-making forums.
• Provide technical expertise to Sales, Sourcing, Service and Manufacturing, and drive continuous improvement and standardization, capturing lessons learned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering.
• Knowledge of or experience with industrial equipment, process engineering, manufacturing or capital projects.
• Ability to assess and manage technical risks, trade-offs and priorities.
• Preferred: experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, engineering documentation and configuration management, Lean or Six Sigma certification, practical experience sailing on board a vessel, and experience from the marine industry.
• Speaking and writing English is a prerequisite.
• Candidates should live in Aalborg or have an established presence there; applications are reviewed continuously and must be submitted by 20 November 2026.