Testing Manager, Surface Drilling Division

Surface Drilling Division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is global provider of various state of the art drilling solutions such as Top Hammer and Down-The-Hole drill rigs designed and produced in Tampere, Finland.

To further strengthen our focus on delivering industry leading solution that meet our customers’ quality requirements, we are now looking for Testing Manager for a permanent position. This role reports directly to VP R&D and Product Management, Surface Drilling.

Your mission

As a Testing Manager, you will be responsible for developing test methods and testing capability to better meet future needs and reduce time and resources needed to verify product functionality and reliability. You will also coordinate the day-to-day work of our test engineers and test mechanics. You work closely with R&D, product management and project management to determine testing methods and criteria to support our new product development. Building the long-term vision of our testing capabilities relating to personnel, facilities and other resources will be one of your key areas of focus.

You will also work with key suppliers on developing testing capability to meet Sandvik requirements. You represent testing in New Product Development programs and are responsible for creating test plans, documenting test results, and providing status updates.

 Your skills and capabilities

• Good understanding of machine, component, and subsystem testing and how to create suitable test setups
• Good documentation skills and the ability to provide clear test reports as well as organize large amount of testing data
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrics systems as well as knowledge of heavy machinery
• Good organizing skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Supervisory experience is not necessary but seen as a benefit
• Prior knowledge of drilling application and/or mining application seen as a benefit

Your background and what we find important

We are looking for someone with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field of study. As we’re setting up a new role, we look for a person who can facilitate change and form a clear future vision. You’re good at setting goals and pursuing them. You inspire people to look for ways to improve and constantly look for improvement yourself. You’re a good communicator and enjoy working with large group of stakeholders from different backgrounds.

We offer you a chance to play an integral part in Surface Drilling’s long-term product vision and especially in ensuring our products meet the high level our customers have come to expect. We have an inclusive company culture where our values are Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus and Passion to Win. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute on wide range of topics from how to products are defined & developed to how they are sold and marketed.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact:
Lauri Laihanen, Vice President R&D and Product Management, Surface Drilling Division, tel. +358 40 7292571.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Sandvik's HR Services, Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (8:00 am-4:00 pm).

Want to join our team?

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing as per submitted, so send your application and CV including your salary request in English as soon as possible, no later than Sunday October 10th, 2021.

Read about Sandvik and apply at home.sandvik/careers.
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Job ID: R0031752

Our company and culture

Sandvik develops new technologies and innovations in the areas of electrification, automation, and digitalization. We are forerunners in developing automated equipment for mining which is reducing accidents and improving safety at our customers’ operations. We have a strong focus on sustainability and circularity; Sandvik is committed to halving our CO2 impact by 2030 and our battery electric vehicle offering is developed with this ambitious target in mind. This is your opportunity to join Sandvik’s smart minds, all working together to build a better future for the mining industry.

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