Product Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about turning customer needs into cutting-edge solutions? Does the prospect of working with advanced technology spark your curiosity and drive you to learn more each day? If so, SKF invites you to become a part of our dynamic world!

For the Product Development ACBB, ThBB, hybrid bearing and Machinery Special in Steyr, we are now looking for a passionate individual.

As a key member of our Product Development team, you’ll collaborate with a driven and agile group, interfacing with SKF’s global factories, Sales & Application Engineering, Research and Technology Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing departments. Your role will be pivotal in steering the engineering efforts for ACBB, ThBB, hybrid bearing and Machinery special, ensuring synergy with stakeholders throughout SKF’s comprehensive network, and significantly contributing to the success and expansion of our product lines.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage product portfolio by defining the product & technology roadmap, and tailoring application-specific offerings in sync with product line and sales teams.
• Lead engineering projects aligned with our strategic vision, enhancing current bearing designs, and innovating design variations.
• Develop, codify, and uphold technical specifications/drawings and design rules.
• Champion cost-efficiency initiatives in collaboration with factory and product line strategies.
• Ensure precision in technical product data within databases and manufacturing workflows.
• Maintain SKF’s industry leadership by initiating and supporting technology development in partnership with Research Technology & Development and conducting strategic competitor analysis.
• Protect SKF’s Intellectual Assets and Intellectual Property through diligent product patent portfolio management.

Your profile:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Development.
• Proficiency in machine element/rolling bearing design, kinematics, and technical drawing conventions.
• Experience and knowledge in CREO Parametric & Windchill, FEM analysis.
• Knowledge in metal heat treatment and grinding is advantageous.
• Well-organized and self-driven with a strong commitment to excellence.
• Proactive and open-minded collaborator capable of driving change and inspiring others.
• Effective communicator with excellent facilitation skills.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to lead in a diverse international setting. Fluency in German is advantageous.

At SKF we are committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

Additional information

This position will be physically located in Steyr, Austria (local contract).

We offer you a role with great possibilities to contribute to customer successes by working with a large international network. In this role, you will also get excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Application and recruitment process

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please submit your application in English via the following link.

For information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Sabine Pichler at . Please note that we can’t accept applications via e-mail.

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