Product Development Engineer

Location: Falconer, NY

Salary Range: $84,000 - $101,000

About SKF:

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero
greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030
.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary:

SKF Aerospace is a first-tier supplier to the global aviation industry and much more. We design & manufacture complex, high performance, high-value bearings in steel and advanced ceramics. Our production group, technologies, & products are at the heart of aerospace industry and the world's leading aircraft jet engine & gearbox manufacturers at our Falconer, NY location.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the feasibility of selected concepts to meet functional, and customer needs
  
  
  
• Design, develop and prototype new products in accordance with company Product Development Process (PDP) requirements
  
  
  
• Evaluate the feasibility of concepts and/or prototypes through engineering, testing and analysis, consistent with customer expectation
  
  
  
• Develop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and appraise management of performance against plan
  
  
  
• Evaluate, document, and implement potential design and process changes to improve product performance, manufacturability, safety and/or cost consistent with PDP process
  
  
  
• Obtain components/supplies/equipment to support prototype assembly, and conduct preliminary vendor assessment/selection
  
  
  
• Assess reliability, safety, performance and risk of new designs & methodologies; Coordinate and communicate development schedules and compatibility or design issues throughout the team continuously
  
  
  
• Provide input into the creation/modification of Product Specifications in alignment with Customer Requirements
  
  
  
• Identify, develop and implement pre-production processing and manufacturing methods and equipment; Coordinate vendor activities relative to communication of specifications, development schedules, and system compatibility
  
  
  
• Transfer of designs to manufacturing through liaison with design and manufacturing engineering and external suppliers
  
  
  
• Oversee testing and theoretical analysis of products to determine product safety and efficacy
  
  
  

Requirements:

• BS Mechanical engineering or equivalent
  
  
  
• 5 years' experience working in a related field
  
  
  
• Compliant to US government ITAR requirements
  
  
  
• Working knowledge of FEA, CFD & other related simulation tools
  
  
  
• Working knowledge of six sigma and experience in six sigma projects using DfSS. Green Belt certification preferred
  
  
  
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and specifications, analyze process data and recommend improvements, perform failure analysis and report results
  
  
  
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in the English language with the ability to share ideas and knowledge. Enjoy working across the organization and in international networks with an interest to learn from and share competences with others.
  
  
  
• Travel ~5 - 10% (US)
  
  
  

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.

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!

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.

Reports to: Aero Product Development and Engineering US Manager
Location: Falconer, NY
Job ID: 21143

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