Product Engineer

Product Engineer

Location: Waukegan, IL

Salary Range: $ 77,000.00 to $ 105,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

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Product Engineering Slewing Ring Bearings (SLB) supports the daily business with technical product expertise and finished product level specifications. Our team has many vital responsibilities that enable new products and variants to end up at the customer. We enable smooth handling of product requests from the customers by providing specifications, product data and new solutions.

Your day-to-day work:

• Participate in/support Product Development in Product Development Projects with e.g. prototype drawings and industrializing project results
• Plan, drive, execute and report design requests and engineering tasks with priority to customer enquiries
• Use and maintain design tools for parametric design of bearing variants and design automation
• Support manufacturing units globally with finished specification details
• Create tools to improve and streamline Engineering tasks
• Work with / develop & maintain generic bearing 3D CAD models for design verification and creation of finished drawings
• Support Sales/AE with product knowledge
• Drive product performance benchmarking activities and supply stakeholders with relevant information
• Drive ICR and Engineering change implementations on design and specification level
• Assuring consistent manufacturability and robustness of product, to fit application specific requirements
• Assuring effective alignment with process development and manufacturing capabilities (present and future)
• Deviation handling

We expect you to have:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years experience in product engineering, project engineering or similar environment.
• Technical University Degree or proven work experience in machine/mechanical system design that can add value to the department both now and in the future
• An understanding of large industrial equipment is a plus
• Broad technical understanding and interest
• Good communication skill and good knowledge of English, both verbally and in writing
• Tools requirements:
• CREO - have good knowledge about parametric design and generic models
• PDM Link knowledge (PTC Windchill)
• Experience and exposure to project management
• Travelling is expected both nationally and internationally (up to 25% of the time the first year, up to 20% on normal basis)

The person we are looking for is self-motivated with a high level of own drive and commitment.

A team player interested in learning and sharing competencies with others.

Personal Profile

• Well-structured and self-motivated with a high level of own drive and commitment
• Pro-active and open-minded team player, eager to learn and share competencies
• Ability to understand stakeholder needs and transform those into feasible and robust solutions
• Willingness and ability to travel

We offer

• A challenging job with international contacts and possibilities for professional growth.
• You will be a part of a diverse workforce where you get to face exciting challenges and varied tasks
• You will enjoy supportive colleagues and a secure organizational structure.

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace . At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.