Quality Manager - Rotary Drilling DivisionLocation: Alachua, Florida, USA
Your MissionAs
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 YouYou 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 ApplyApply online at: https://www.sandvik.com/careers
