Senior R&D Leader - Cutting Tool Product Innovation

Sandvik Coromant; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,900,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant is seeking an experienced, senior R&D leader to drive development of world-leading indexable tools, solid round tools, tooling systems and cutting tool grades. You will shape a market- and technology-driven strategy, lead leaders and technical teams, and guide transformation toward a more customer-focused, digitally enhanced organization.

The role requires advanced engineering leadership, cross-cultural experience, and the ability to align technical depth with business

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in mechanical, materials or production engineering.
• Experience leading leaders or large technical teams.
• Track record of bringing complex products to market and working with global, matrixed stakeholder groups.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.
• International and cross-cultural experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of metal cutting, tooling systems, cutting tool grades or industrial manufacturing is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of indexable tool concepts, solid round tools, tooling systems and cutting tool grades from concept through launch readiness.
• Ensure delivery of knowledge, models and data related to product, grade, application and cutting process, for internal and external users.
• Set and execute a market- and technology-driven strategy and roadmap for technology and knowledge development, with sustainability embedded throughout.
• Build partnerships and strengthen collaboration within Sandvik as well as with external research eco-systems.
• Lead and develop leaders and technical teams, ensure future capabilities and succession, and guide the organization through change.

Education

Advanced degree in mechanical, materials or production engineering

Job description

Sandvik Coromant is seeking an experienced, senior R&D leader to drive development of world-leading indexable tools, solid round tools, tooling systems and cutting tool grades. You will shape a market- and technology-driven strategy, lead leaders and technical teams, and guide transformation toward a more customer-focused, digitally enhanced organization.

The role requires advanced engineering leadership, cross-cultural experience, and the ability to align technical depth with business