R&D MANAGER – DTH ROCK TOOLS

Right now, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology and division Rock Tools is looking for an experienced and business savvy person for the exciting mission as R&D Manager within our Down the Hole organization. The next generation of our solutions defines the setup of our R&D operations and inspires the way we do business! Are you eager to develop along with us and take the next step in your career? Then please keep reading!

R&D is the soul of our work, as we deliver cutting edge products and solutions to our mining and construction customers across the globe. This job is a great chance to lead and inspire our DTH R&D team of competent engineers, in a diverse setting where collaboration and flexibility really matter. By bringing revolutionary thinking, bold ideas and daring creativity to the table, we’re ready to shape the future of this industry.

About the job
As R&D Manager for DTH Rock Tools, you establish a truly customer-focused and efficient R&D organization that supports us in expanding our offering and strengthening our market position going forward. You do this by holistically ensuring optimized working methods, and you continue to form a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing and best practices. You drive ongoing product development, take responsibility for our technology roadmaps, act on business priorities and manage the DTH R&D project portfolio execution. You also ensure effective daily operations, and you create new opportunities by transparent communication, disrupting the status quo and empowering people to unleash their ideas.

We operate in a complex setting with many interfaces, and strong collaboration is central to us. You make sure to keep all our internal and external stakeholders in the loop, and not to forget your close interactions with our customers to understand their needs. Building bridges between the DTH R&D organization and our product lines, production units and sales areas is another important item on your agenda as we work to bring DTH R&D closer to the business.


The members of your DTH R&D team are located in Sandviken (Sweden) and Tampere (Finland) and we need you to be based at either one of these sites. With a global customer base, the job includes some international travel.

About you
We’re looking for an inspiring, clear, and open-minded leader with a technical background – someone with an entrepreneurial mindset that drives improvements, invests in people, and rewards fair play. Equally important is an understanding of business drivers and how to transform a vision into a strong activity plan. You might have a relevant degree in Engineering or Materials Technology or have gained experience from similar positions. You’re genuinely interested in getting to know our customers, understanding their challenges and how we can come up with solutions that exceed their expectations. You’re also skilled in driving technology projects and initiating change, and you communicate fluently in English, while knowledge of other languages is beneficial.


As a true innovator, you’re brave enough to work at the cutting edge and you have the aspiration to impact the future of manufacturing together with your team. You both challenge us and are willing to be challenged, and you’re committed and skilled in making things happen on a big scale.

About us
At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial! For us, success is a team effort - we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. We also give you the freedom to find that perfect mix between work, family life and interests. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

How to apply?
Please send us your application no later than September 05, 2021. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career, Job ID: R0031066


Contact us
Are you interested in learning more about this position? Please contact:
Tommy W Persson, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 554 76 26
Union contacts – Sweden
Per Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)26 265 014
Rickard Andreasson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 265 183 
Linda Adamsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 601
For more information about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.
Recruitment Specialist
Jessica Hill Holm


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