What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer position at Sandvik?
Sandvik Mining has an opportunity for a Product Design Engineer in Rotary Drilling Division in Alachua, Florida (greater Gainesville, FL area).
The Product Design Engineer is responsible for maintaining the assigned product model(s) throughout the product life cycle, ensuring high quality and market competitiveness. This role acts as the technical lead for the assigned product line(s) and collaborates with various departments to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Sandvik is a global engineering company with over 41,000 team members worldwide. We are proud to be recognized among Forbes' Top 50 Global Employers. Our division headquarters in Alachua, FL, is where we design and manufacture world-class rotary drill machines for the global surface mining industry. We offer customer-focused mining solutions centered on our employees’ passion for winning together while maintaining a fun and rewarding work atmosphere. We’re technology-driven, innovative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive!
Benefits
Sandvik offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
The Product Design Engineer is responsible for maintaining the assigned product model(s) throughout the product life cycle, ensuring high quality and market competitiveness. This role acts as the technical lead for the assigned product line(s) and collaborates with various departments to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Act as the technical lead for the assigned product line(s).
- Cross-Department Coordination: Coordinate and support the engineering staff and other departments, including Production, Purchasing, Sales, and Technical Services.
- Continuous Product Improvement: Prioritize product improvements and quality issues, implementing fixes by following the continuous product improvement (CPI) process.
- Engineering Change Notices: Create and approve Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for assigned product(s) as needed for engineering releases.
- Common Solutions Implementation: Implement common solutions across product models by working closely with component/system leads or other Product Engineers.
- Design Calculations: Perform and approve design calculations to ensure the design meets the requirements.
- Cost Reduction and Optimization: Lead cost reduction and assembly optimization projects.
- Team Management: Manage a team of design engineers and assign tasks.
- Resource Coordination: Cooperate with remote resources and contractors, engaging resources as needed.
- Customer Feedback: Visit mine sites to understand the application and engage in customer feedback.
- Product Configuration: Maintain product line options lists and configurations.
- Safety Compliance: Work in compliance with Sandvik's safety management program.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in product engineering or a similar role.
- Knowledge of mobile industrial equipment, preferably in drilling equipment.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., UG/NX, MEDUSA).
- Experience with PDM systems (e.g., TeamCenter).
- Experience with machine steel fabrications, manufacturing techniques, and processes.
- Familiarity with tools used for assembly of bolted and welded components.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication (in English) and team management abilities.
Sandvik is a global engineering company with over 41,000 team members worldwide. We are proud to be recognized among Forbes' Top 50 Global Employers. Our division headquarters in Alachua, FL, is where we design and manufacture world-class rotary drill machines for the global surface mining industry. We offer customer-focused mining solutions centered on our employees’ passion for winning together while maintaining a fun and rewarding work atmosphere. We’re technology-driven, innovative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive!
Benefits
Sandvik offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health care (medical, dental, vision, prescription, and telemedicine) starts 30 days after hire.
- Paid vacation with up to 40 hours rollover.
- 401(k) with 5% annual salary contribution 50% match on the first 6%.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.