Full-Time

Quality Assurance Inspector

Posted on 5/9/2026

Sandvik

Sandvik

10,001+ employees

Mining, rock excavation, metal cutting solutions

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Alachua, FL, USA

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Six Sigma
ISO 9001
Visio
Word/Pages/Docs
Salesforce
Assembly
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Ability to work in the United States on a full-time indefinite basis without sponsorship
  • 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
  • Drilling equipment operational experience, product knowledge, and understanding of customer expectations strongly preferred
  • Technical background and experience with manufacturing processes including metal working, fabrication, welding, machining and assembly practices
  • General knowledge of quality systems
  • Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred; equivalent job-related experience accepted
  • Green Belt Six Sigma or LEAN certification a plus
  • Proficiencies: Safety and quality focus with open mind, innovative spirit; Adept problem solver with critical thinking and methodical approach; Superior communication skills, written and verbal; High level of professionalism, honesty and integrity; Strong interpersonal skills and detail oriented; Understanding of engineering drawings, schematics and industry-specific technical knowledge; Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously independent of close supervision; Knowledge of ISO 9001 standard requirements; Demonstrated capabilities to work collaboratively and maintain key professional and customer relationships; Experience in root cause analysis investigations; Ability to coach the quality standard and provide constructive feedback to production to build a strong quality culture
  • Computer Skills: Proficient with Teams; MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio; ERP, Salesforce, Power BI knowledge and usage a plus
Responsibilities
  • Ensure Sandvik quality requirements and aspects are included into all operations and documented when needed
  • Organize, develop and perform QA audits and inspections for all operations
  • Use data to improve process by performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions
  • Review customer and frontline feedback and perform root cause analysis and identify solutions
  • Implement corrective actions based on findings
  • Ensure all quality related documentation exists and is maintained in production operations
  • Coordinate, manage and document all calibrations of tooling and measuring equipment
  • Communicate with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues and with Technical Services
  • Utilize quality issues and field feedback to coach or train production personnel
  • Perform ATS final investigation to ensure proper function of rig and mast, software version integrity and absence of errors
  • Participate in warranty/field feedback cases
  • Other duties as assigned
  • EHS: Comply with policies, guidelines, regulatory requirements and meet objectives per Sandvik Alachua Integrated Management System
  • Demonstrate respect and commitment to the IMS System (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001) taking accountability for its effectiveness and continual improvement
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred; equivalent job-related experience accepted
  • Drilling equipment operational experience, product knowledge, and understanding of customer expectations strongly preferred
  • Green Belt Six Sigma or LEAN certification a plus
  • ERP, Salesforce, Power BI knowledge and usage a plus

Sandvik is a global engineering company focused on mining and rock excavation, rock processing, and metal cutting, supplying tools, machines, and related services. Its products perform material extraction, rock breaking, crushing, and precision cutting to help customers mine, process, and shape metals. It differentiates itself through a long history, deep specialization in its core domains, an integrated portfolio, and a strategy that keeps focus on core businesses while divesting non-core units like Alleima. Its goal is to help customers improve productivity, safety, and sustainability in heavy industry by providing reliable equipment, tools, and support.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

1862

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 order intake surged 23% to SEK 36.8 billion organically.
  • €500M EIB loan funds R&D through 2030 for sustainable solutions.
  • Acquired ThoroughTec and K&Y Diamond bolstering mining simulation, precision tools.

What critics are saying

  • Shares at SEK399 trade 53% above fair value, triggering correction.
  • Epiroc captures market share as rock processing margins drop to 19.8%.
  • Mining supercycle collapse cuts revenue 20-30% if commodity prices crash.

What makes Sandvik unique

  • Pioneered industrial Bessemer steel process in 1862 at Sandviken.
  • Launched cemented carbide via Coromant brand in 1942.
  • Leads in mining tools with 160-year rock excavation expertise.

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