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Staying ahead means continuously challenging what our products can do, which products we develop next, and how we bring them to market, ready to perform. In this role, you lead the development of our world-leading indexable tools, solid round tools, tooling systems and cutting tool grades.\nYour mission\nOur products are used in manufacturing workshops and factories all over the world. To keep exceeding our customers’ high expectations, you balance customer needs, technical possibilities and business priorities. This is a role where technical depth, commercial insight and strong people leadership are essential. You lead the organization through a transformation towards becoming more customer-oriented, digitally enhanced, business-driven and faster in execution.\nThe location for this position is one of our sites in Sweden - Sandviken, Stockholm or Gimo.\nKey responsibilities\nLead the development of indexable tool concepts, solid round tools, tooling systems and cutting tool grades from concept through launch readiness.\nEnsure delivery of knowledge, models and data related to product, grade, application and cutting process, for internal and external users.\nSet and execute a market- and technology-driven strategy and roadmap for technology and knowledge development, with sustainability embedded throughout.\nBuild partnerships and strengthen collaboration within Sandvik as well as with external research eco-systems.\nLead and develop leaders and technical teams, ensure future capabilities and succession, and guide the organization through change.\nJoin our new R&D leadership team\nWe’re reshaping R&D at Sandvik Coromant into a simpler, faster and more customer-focused organization, built around the capabilities that matter most for the future of machining. As a member of the new R&D leadership team, reporting to the VP R&D, you help set the direction for the entire function, strengthen collaboration across teams and sites, and accelerate innovation. Together, we build a high-performing organization defined by curiosity, speed and impact.\nYour profile\nYou bring senior leadership experience from industrial R&D, product development, engineering or another technology-intensive environment, including complex product portfolios and organizational change.\nAs a leader, you’re strategic, inclusive and business-minded. You create clarity when priorities shift, build trust across an international network and develop teams that collaborate, share knowledge and keep improving. With a customer-oriented mindset, you have the courage to prioritize and make decisions when conditions change.\nTo thrive in this role, you also need:\nAn advanced degree in mechanical, materials or production engineering or a related field.\nExperience in leading leaders or large technical teams.\nA track record of bringing complex products to market and working with global, matrixed stakeholder groups.\nFluency in English. Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.\nInternational and cross-cultural experience is an advantage.\nKnowledge of metal cutting, tooling systems, cutting tool grades or industrial manufacturing is highly valued.\nOur culture\nInnovation is in our DNA and we’re proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.\nContact information\nAre you curious to know more about this position? Please contact Marco Zwinkels, hiring manager, at \nWe’ve already decided on which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts in that matter.\nUnion contacts (Sweden):\nRobert Brandt, Unionen, +46 (0)70-261 36 19\nTord Engström, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 106 62 87\nPeter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-222 48 55\nRecruitment Specialist: Hanna Thomas\nHow to apply\nSend your application no later than November 4, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0098623.\nInterviews are planned to be held during weeks 47-49.\nTo learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at \nSandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions, with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions, extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and drive the future of manufacturing. 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