Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer, General Engineering

No. of Vacancies: 1

Job ID: R0092334

Location: Pune

Full time /Part Time: Full time

Regular /Temporary: Regular

SANDVIK COROMANT is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions and know-how to the metalworking industry. With extensive investments in research and development we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards together with our customers. These include the world's major automotive, aerospace and energy industries. Sandvik Coromant has 8,000 employees and is represented in 130 countries. We are part of the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions within the global industrial group Sandvik.

At Sandvik Coromant, we are driven by a passion for excellence in everything we do. Our belief is that sustainable success is a team effort and with our profound knowledge of metal cutting and insight into the varying challenges of different industries, we strive to develop innovative solutions in collaboration with our customers, to meet both current and future demands.

We are seeking for people who are passionate in their work and possess the drive to excel to join us.

JOB PURPOSE 

Work on assignments to deliver competitive engineered projects through industry leading manufacturing processes which will lower the customer’s total cost of ownership and secure sustainable after-market sales growth for us. Support a more focused approach to Strategic and Global Account projects and components to assure a strong presence and high performance that keeps us ahead of our competition regardless of customer location. The position will involve working across multifunctional teams to support sales growth. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare concept/ proposal process solutions for assigned projects

• Define machining processes, tooling, and parameters for customers by developing new, or selecting and applying appropriate methods and processes.

• Provide solutions in concert with the Business & Product Strategies outlined.

• Use internal customized business software as necessary to support collection and routing of project requirements.

• Maintain direct contact with Sandvik Coromant Sales, Customers, and Inside Sales Representatives as necessary to ensure effective levels of communication regarding the respective project solution, status, and any related concerns.

• Provide Customer Documentation like Process Details and Tool Layouts

• Visit customers as required to understand customer needs, present project solutions, and support implementation as needed

• Prepare presentation materials and make presentations for internal and external customers, as well as, training purposes.

• Follow-up and report on project status (cost, time/progress, quality etc.).

• Communicate effectively with project team and stakeholders.

• Conduct training for internal and external customers, as required.

• Supports established sales targets at targeted customers.

• Perform additional duties as required.

• Support other engineering offices as required.

• Define machining processes, tooling, and parameters for customers by developing new or selecting and applying appropriate methods and processes.

• Benchmark best practices compared with other companies

Additional capability based on specific Project Engineering Role (i.e. automotive, aerospace, general engineering):

• Have awareness of all relevant components in the segment, and how to machine them looks out for what new components are coming, and develops manufacturing strategies for them

• Understands, implement, and suggests special tools needed for the segment

• Produces CAM programs for all levels of machines including, but not limited to, 3/4/5-axis machining centers, turn-mill centers, lathes and milling machines, FEM depending on role.

• Simulates & uses Force

Competence development & Coaching

• Be the go to person to solve complex problems within & outside the segment

• Work with Product & Solutions for input into R&D of new technology know how and business

• Drive innovation

• Propose and take initiatives to spread innovative solutions

• Support, and mentor other Project Engineers in their work

Other

- Lives the Sandvik Core Values, acts with integrity, builds trust, leads by examples and keeps confidences.

- Lives the Safety First culture

- Conducts business in an ethical manner, in compliance with Sandvik anti-corruption policy.

 Key competences

• Accountability: Focuses on activities that help meet work commitments

• Creativity and flexibility: Knowledge about successful ways to deal with opportunities and changes and apply it to different situations

• Effective communication: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively convey, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, info, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behavior's

• Knowledge Sharing: Knowledge & ability to absorb, process, and share knowledge within a specific knowledge area

• Networking : Generates productive relationships with internal and external partners that improve access to resources and expertise

• Problem solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in different kinds of situations.

• Producing results: Ability to use assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals and teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes

• Sandvik Coromant Business Understanding: Awareness and knowledge of Sandvik Coromant´s vision, structures, operating principles, core values, and code of conduct; ability to apply this understanding in the right way to different situations

• Teamwork: Understanding the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Competitive environment: Knowledge of the processes, tools, and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and communicating information about the competitive environment.

Key Technical competences :

• Advanced level of metal cutting knowledge

• Relevant application knowledge in metal cutting processes

• Understanding of metal cutting processes and cutting tool application

• Mastery in relevant software such as CAM, CAD, FEM, dependent on segment, and need.

• Shows high skills in communicating in Native Language with strong business and technical communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

REQUIREMENTS  

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience/education

• 8+ years manufacturing experience relating to cutting tools, at least two years as Project Engineer 

• Ability to generate productive relationships with internal and external partners that improve access to resources and expertise 

• Understanding of metal cutting processes and cutting tool application 

• Knowledge in machining of ISO S , N and M materials 

• Knowledge in key Engg, Defence, Auto, components manufacturing inclusive process, tool selection, fixture, machine capabilities 

• Knowledge in CAM software (E.g; NX, Catia, MasterCAM) related to aerospace components inclusive 5 axis machining 

Up to 40% travel (domestic and international) may be required.  

How to apply

You may upload your updated profile in Workday system through your ESS login, no later than May 29, 2026.

OR

Please send your application by registering on our site www.sandvik.com/career and uploading your CV against JR R0092334 before May 29, 2026.