Cutting Tool R&D & Product Development Engineer

Sandvik; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking a Product Design and R&D Engineer to lead development of cutting tool solutions from concept to production, evaluating new materials, coatings, and digital tools. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, QA, and sales to deliver innovative products.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, 5 years in product development or cutting tool design, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• 5 years of proven experience in product development, R&D, manufacturing, or cutting tool design.
• Advanced application knowledge and experience in metal cutting.
• CAD/CAM tools: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX and/or Mastercam.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cutting tool products from concept through 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

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Communication & collaboration

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Job description

Sandvik is seeking a Product Design and R&D Engineer to lead development of cutting tool solutions from concept to production, evaluating new materials, coatings, and digital tools. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, QA, and sales to deliver innovative products.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, 5 years in product development or cutting tool design, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX or