Chief Design Engineer - Face Drilling Machines

About the role

Sandvik's Underground Drilling Division, part of its Mining business area, is looking for a Chief Design Engineer for Face Drilling Machines. The role is full-time and permanent, based in Tampere (Myllypuro), Finland. You will lead the engineering of new face drilling machines from concept to launch, acting as technical and team lead in strategic development projects focused mainly on new product development, with component development projects as well.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the engineering of new face drilling machines from concept to launch
• Ensure the technical performance of the products and compliance with customer requirements, in close collaboration with the product line
• Make sure that necessary equipment improvements are implemented systematically
• Work closely with manufacturing, product support, sourcing and the supplier network

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering
• Several years of experience conceptualizing and designing new solutions in a project-based environment
• Experience leading engineering work or teams, formally or informally
• Proactive, able to work independently, with a service-oriented and solution-focused mindset
• Effective communication in English; Finnish is an advantage

Required skills

• Practical understanding of mobile machinery and product development processes
• Solid understanding of machine subsystems and their dimensioning

The company offers a role with high impact and visibility in an international environment and opportunities for professional development. Applications with a CV and cover letter in English, including salary expectation, must be submitted through the company's careers page by 29 November 2026.