Specialist - Standardization Development

Specialist - Standardization Development and Pressure Vessel Approvals Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading world manufacturer of high-value-added products in stainless material, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials and process systems.Product Areas include Tube, Strip, Wire and Heating Technology, Process Systems and MedTech.We are now looking for a specialist in Standardization and Pressure Vessel Approvals for our Quality and Product Assurance Unit within R&D, located in Sandviken. The unit bears overall SMT responsibility and consists of specialists who support SMT product areas and sales in the fields of product data, product standardization, pressure vessel approvals and product ecology.In order to strengthen the strategic work of product standardization for both existing and new product areas, we are now looking for two standardization specialists, one of whom will be specially focused on SMT Tube and will, eventually, be able to replace the current specialist when this person retires.Tasks Tasks as specialist in standardization primarily consist of: - Monitoring SMT strategic needs for standardization, product and pressure vessel approvals and carrying out the necessary projects to ensure these needs are met over the long term.- Actively participating in standardization work with other standardization organizations such as ECISS, CEN, ISO, ASTM and ASME.- Coordinating activities within SMT to get approval of systems such as AD 2000 W0 from TUV etc.- Disseminating information about standardization and product approvals within SMT and ensuring that relevant information is available to both internal and external interested parties.Your profile We are looking for someone who has a graduate degree in engineering with a focus on materials science or equivalent experience acquired in another manner.You have many years of experience within stainless steel and tube manufacturing, as well as extensive knowledge of SMT products and their qualities and you understand SMT's business.You are experienced in negotiation and are interested in international standardization work.As the position involves international contacts, excellent knowledge of English is required.Knowledge of other languages, such as German or French, is advantageous.As an individual, you are goal-aware, structured, flexible and creative with a well-developed ability to see the big picture.You are highly motivated and enjoy learning new things.You have a talent for cooperation and are a good communicator as the position requires regular discussions with both internal and external contacts.