Quality Manager

Quality Manager - Rotary Drilling Division

Location: Alachua, Florida, USA

About Sandvik

At Sandvik, we are shaping the future of engineering. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide and recognition among Forbes' Top 100 Global Employers, we combine global strength with local impact.

Our Rotary Drilling Division in Alachua, Florida designs and assembles advanced surface mining drill rigs used across the globe. Here, you'll work close to the product, the people, and the decisions-making a visible impact every day.

Your Mission

As Quality Manager , you will lead and evolve the quality function for our rotary blasthole drill assembly operation, reporting to the VP Supply Chain & Operations. You'll play a key leadership role in strengthening product quality, driving operational excellence, and building a high-performing quality organization.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role with direct influence on product reliability, supplier partnerships, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of quality professionals, building capability, ownership, and engagement
• Drive quality performance across incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities
• Strengthen supplier quality through qualification, performance management, and corrective actions
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives (8D, root cause analysis) to reduce defects and cost of poor quality
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and Sandvik's Quality Management System
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve process capability and product performance
• Monitor and act on key metrics such as FPY, COPQ, supplier PPM, rework, and warranty trends
• Support quality standards across fabrication, welding, machining, and final assembly.

About You

You are a hands-on leader who combines technical depth with the ability to engage teams and drive results. You thrive in a complex manufacturing environment and bring a continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar)
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing quality within heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing quality teams
• Strong experience with complex mechanical assemblies, hydraulics, electrical systems, and structural weldments
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem solving and deliver measurable improvements
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship on an indefinite basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM)
• Six Sigma certification

Key Skills

• Data-driven decision making (Excel, Power BI or similar tools)
• Root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
• Metrology and inspection systems
• Knowledge of welding standards (AWS/ASME)

Why Join Us?

• Visible impact: Direct influence on product quality in a global product line
• Leadership opportunity: Build and shape a quality organization
• Collaborative culture: Work cross-functionally in a supportive environment
• Global company, local feel: Work at a site where decisions are made and implemented
• Growth & development: Opportunities to grow within a global engineering leader

How to Apply

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