Sandvik has an opportunity for a Quality Manager position in Alachua, Florida USA (greater Gainesville, FL area).
About Sandvik & Our Culture
Sandvik is a global engineering leader with more than41,000 employeesworldwide and proud to be ranked among Forbes’ Top 50 Global Employers At our Rotary Drilling Division headquarters in Alachua, Florida, we design and assemble world-class surface mining drill rigs used across the globe.
Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and diversity.We believe different perspectives drive creativity, so we invest in learning together and supporting each other.Safety, Quality, and People are at the heart of everything we do — all within a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
About the Role
We areseekingan experienced and hands-on Quality Manager to lead the Quality function for ourRotary Blasthole Drill Assembly operation.This roleis responsible fordeveloping and leading a robust quality organization that ensures product integrity, supplier performance, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep manufacturing qualityexpertise, and experience inheavy equipment or complex manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a quality team, building technical capability and accountability.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure product conformity.
Lead supplierqualification,performanceimprovementand corrective action processes.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce defects and cost ofpoor quality
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal Quality Management System requirements.
Partner cross-functionallywith Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve process capability and product quality.
Monitor and report key quality metrics includingFPY,Defects per rig, supplier PPM, COPQ,Rework,and warrantytrends
Ensure compliance with welding, machining, fabrication, assembly, and final inspection requirements.
Job Candidate Requirements:
Ability to work in the U.S. on an indefinite basis without sponsorship
Bachelor’s degree in engineering(Mechanical, Industrial,orManufacturingrequired).
8–12+ years of experience in manufacturing quality within heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial equipment.
5+ years of leadership experience managing engineers and frontline quality personnel.
Strong background in complex mechanical assemblies, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and large structural weldments.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM)
Six Sigma Certification
TechnicalSkills & Competencies
Strong data analysis capabilities(Excel,PowerBIor similar)
Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why)
Metrology and inspection systems
Knowledge of welding standards (AWS/ASME preferred)
How to Apply
Apply online at https://www.sandvik.com/careers for theQualityManager position
Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Forassistance, contact hrsupport.us@sandvik.com
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.
