Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Assurance Inspector

Sandvik is a global engineering leader with over 41,000 employees worldwide. We're proud to be ranked among Forbes' Top 50 Global Employers. At our Rotary Drilling Division headquarters in Alachua, Florida, we design and build world-class surface mining drill rigs used across the globe. Our culture is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for solving real-world challenges all in a fun, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure Sandvik quality requirements/aspects are included into all operations and documented when needed.
• Organize, develop and perform QA audits and inspections for all operations.
• Use data to improve process by performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions.
• Review customer and frontline feedback and perform root cause analysis and identify solutions.
• Implement corrective actions based on findings.
• Ensure all quality related documentation exist and maintained in production operations.
• Coordinate, manage and document all calibrations of tooling and measuring equipment.
• Communicate with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues. (and Technical Services)
• Utilize quality issues and field feedback to coach/train production personnel.
• Perform ATS final investigation. (ATS proper function of rig and mast, software is correct version with no errors)
• Participate in warranty/field feedback cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

EHS:

• Comply with policies, guidelines, regulatory requirements and meet objectives per Sandvik Alachua Integrated Management System.
• Demonstrate respect and commitment to the IMS System (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001) taking accountability for its effectiveness and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without sponsorship
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Drilling equipment operational experience, product knowledge, and understanding of customer expectations strongly preferred
• Technical background and experience with manufacturing processes including metal working, fabrication, welding, machining and assembly practices
• General knowledge of quality systems

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred; equivalent job-related experience accepted

Licenses & Certifications:

• Green Belt Six Sigma or LEAN certification a plus.

Required Competencies:

• Safety and quality focus with open mind, innovative spirit.
• Adept problem solver critical thinking, logical and methodical approach in problem solving.
• Superior communication skills, written and verbal.
• High level of professionalism, honesty and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and detail oriented.
• Must have understanding of Engineering drawings, schematics and industry-specific technical knowledge.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously independent of close supervision.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standard requirements.
• Demonstrated capabilities to work collaboratively and cross-functionally while successfully developing and maintaining key professional and customer relationships.
• Experience in root cause analysis investigations.
• Ability to coach the quality standard and provide constructive feedback to production to build a strong quality culture

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with Teams
• MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.
• ERP, Sales Force, Power BI knowledge and usage a plus

Benefits

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, telemedicine) starting 30 days after hire.
• Paid vacation with up to 80 hours rollover.
• Paid parental leave (eligibility after 12 months)
• 401(k) with 5% annual salary contribution + 50% match on the first 6% starting 90 days after hire.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• A diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.