Cutting Tool Design & R&D Engineer

Sandvik Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Group is seeking a Product Design and R&D Engineer to lead the research, design, development, testing, and commercialization of innovative cutting tool solutions and manufacturing technologies. This role collaborates across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and external partners to bring new capabilities to market.

The position requires a Bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing engineering and at least 5 years in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• 5 years of experience in product development, R&D, manufacturing, or cutting tool design.
• Advanced CAD/CAM knowledge: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX and/or Mastercam.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cutting tool products from concept to commercialization.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, materials, coatings, manufacturing methods, and industry trends.
• Design and optimize solid carbide, carbide-tipped, ceramic, PCD, CBN and specialty cutting tools.
• Develop and validate product performance through laboratory and production testing.
• Create test plans, analyze results, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Investigate manufacturing technologies including coatings, grades, additive manufacturing, and digital solutions.
• Develop and implement digital engineering tools, databases, software applications, and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and innovation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure successful transition of new products into production.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and product performance studies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, customer requirements, and industry advancements.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, specifications, and product documentation.
• Support end-user activities at customers and machine tool builders.
• Work with design team to optimize processes and procedures.

Skills

Product development

R&D

Manufacturing

Cutting tool design

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Job description

Sandvik Group is seeking a Product Design and R&D Engineer to lead the research, design, development, testing, and commercialization of innovative cutting tool solutions and manufacturing technologies. This role collaborates across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and external partners to bring new capabilities to market.

The position requires a Bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing engineering and at least 5 years in related fields.