Development Engineer (PDP)

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About Sandvik Coromant:

Job Purpose:

Main Responsibilities:

• Administer new product introductions, projects, and process improvement initiatives across Inserts Production for PDPs.
• Assess operational feasibility for new products and ensure the availability of necessary resources and technologies.
• Establish and validate process capabilities across all operations for new product lines.
• Coordinate with Global teams for timely completion and approval of grade and test orders related to PDPs and new products.
• Organize and conduct follow-up meetings with production teams; prepare and present project review reports.
• Execute projects involving the introduction or upgrade of technologies, processes, and products.
• Perform investment analysis and calculate payback periods for new projects.
• Prepare and manage budgets for PDPs, including consumables, resources, and production hours; liaise with the Business Controller for tracking and reporting.
• Support production in defining guidelines and setting norms for process control, machine health checks, productivity, and quality metrics for new projects and products.
• Develop and implement operating procedures aligned with QEHS (Quality, Environment, Health & Safety) systems.
• Support critical operations for process/quality improvement based on feedback from Production and Quality teams.
• Utilize Digital tools such as Power BI, Miro, and Antura in development projects.
• Design and coordinate training programs related to PDPs and other identified skill gaps.

Your Profile:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's / Masters degree in engineering preferably Mechanical
• 4-8 years of experience in product development in engineering /manufacturing industry.

Technical & Behavioural Competence

• Competence regarding consumables and processes for the Pre & Post-treatment area
• Experience in managing structured development projects (e.g., PDP, KDP, MIP)
• General knowledge about Blanks, Powder, Maintenance, Project Office, Design, Grinding, and Press Tools
• Proficiency in SAP and familiarity with digital tools (e.g., Power BI, Antura)
• Practical application of engineering knowledge in production environments
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and systems
• Willingness to engage in practical, hands-on work, including running trials and conducting investigations in production settings
• Project management skills
• Data-driven decision-making and a problem-solving mindset
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement techniques
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and collaborate with production teams to drive improvements on the shop floor
• Attention to detail when conducting trials and investigations to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Ability to work in matrix setups, effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Adaptability to new technologies and change management

Benefits:

Sandvik offers a competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.