R&D Laser Metal Deposition Design & Process Engineer

Gruppo SKF; Oudsbergen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF is seeking an R&D Design and Process Engineer specializing in Laser Metal Deposition at our Oudsbergen site. You will drive process development and prototypes, advancing Infinium projects and new bearing generations for a sustainable future.

You will collaborate with global SKF teams, manage data-driven improvements, and transform insights into robust manufacturing rules. A dynamic, international environment offers growth and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Specialization or strong interest in laser processes (laser cladding, laser welding, laser hardening, laser metal deposition or other).
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and Parametric CAD design.
• Knowledge of quality methods (8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong ability to work in a team and real “can-do mentality.”
• Analytical, systematic, and independent way of working.
• Willingness to develop and advance own skills; good communication/presentation skills.
• Very good command of spoken and written English.
• Well organized, accurate and result driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop process drawings for a stable and reliable manufacturing flow.
• Implement processes with a broad team of machine experts, welding engineers and operation team.
• Develop and maintain the design process of Infinium bearings in the Centre of Excellence.
• Develop a scalable design tool with SKF network for global productization.
• Hands-on process validation on Laser Metal Deposition machines.
• Participate in cross-functional project activities to enable future scalable Infinium deployment.
• Coordinate development and validation of scalable product and process designs for global production.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones and responsibilities; track progress and risks.
• Interpret sensor and production data to identify improvement opportunities and support decisions.
• Translate results into standardized design rules and implementation plans.
• Align R&D, engineering, quality and production stakeholders for technology transfer.

Skills

Laser processes

Parametric CAD

Quality methods

Teamwork

English skills

Job description

SKF is seeking an R&D Design and Process Engineer specializing in Laser Metal Deposition at our Oudsbergen site. You will drive process development and prototypes, advancing Infinium projects and new bearing generations for a sustainable future.

You will collaborate with global SKF teams, manage data-driven improvements, and transform insights into robust manufacturing rules. A dynamic, international environment offers growth and learning opportunities.