Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Continuous Improvement Lead

Sandvik; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik in Alachua, Florida, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join a cross‑functional team responsible for quality, reliability, and compliance in rotary blasthole drill assembly. Most components are sourced externally while 100% of final assembly is done in‑house.

The role provides hands‑on quality engineering support, leads root cause analysis, drives corrective actions, and partners with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering to meet reliability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T, weld symbols, material specs, and assembly requirements.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day quality engineering support to in-house assembly operations.
• Address quality issues, nonconformances, and deviation requests.
• Participate in production readiness, process changes, and new product or configuration introductions.
• Review engineering drawings and documentation for completeness (dimensions, tolerances, materials, welds, inspections, finishes).
• Collaborate with Engineering to resolve gaps or risks prior to release.
• Analyze incoming inspection results and supplier quality data; address trends.
• Support deviations, concessions, and waivers to ensure reliability and risk requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions; drive sustainability.
• Ensure quality records and inspection plans comply with procedures and standards.
• Support audits and timely closure of findings.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve quality and production issues.
• Provide guidance and training to junior quality staff and manufacturing personnel.
• Communicate quality performance, risks, and improvement progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

GD&T reading

Process improvements

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sandvik in Alachua, Florida, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join a cross‑functional team responsible for quality, reliability, and compliance in rotary blasthole drill assembly. Most components are sourced externally while 100% of final assembly is done in‑house.

The role provides hands‑on quality engineering support, leads root cause analysis, drives corrective actions, and partners with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering to meet reliability and safety standards.