R&D Process Engineer LMD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market conform salary package

International growth opportunities

Dynamic, global team

Job summary

SKF Group is seeking an R&D Design and Process Engineer in Laser Metal Deposition to drive current and future LMD projects, including SKF Infinium. You will shape new deposition technologies from prototype to industrialization, working hands-on with LMD machines to create bearings for a sustainable future.

You will participate in cross-functional projects, develop scalable designs, validate processes and collaborate with global teams to transfer technology across locations.

Qualifications

• Specialization or strong interest in laser processes (laser cladding, laser welding, laser hardening, laser metal deposition or related).
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and Parametric CAD design.
• Knowledge of quality methods (8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong teamwork, proactive attitude and leadership potential.
• Analytical, systematic and independent working style.
• Good communication/presentation skills and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Develop process drawings for stable manufacturing flow.
• Implement processes with machine experts, welding engineers and operations team.
• Develop and maintain Infinium bearings design processes in the Centre of Excellence.
• Collaborate with SKF network to create a scalable design tool for globalization.
• Hands-on validation on Laser Metal Deposition machines.

Skills

Laser processes

Parametric CAD design

Quality methods

English communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

In a world shaped by population growth, urbanization, digitalization and environmental concerns, industrial reality is the true challenge. And that’s exactly where we at SKF want to be. Right at the center, providing reliable rotation for the real world. Our expertise is built on the development, design and manufacture of bearings, seals and lubrication systems. And we also provide machine health assessment, engineering and remanufacturing services. But what we’re really offering is an arena for innovation – an opportunity for our customers to use the tools we provide to explore, improve or rethink the performance of their rotating equipment. A place where even the smallest adjustment can make a big difference.

LCV (Laser Cadding Venture) offers surface treatment, repair and 3D printing for increasing the lifetime of industrial components, by the process its added value with regards to harder coatings, better wear resistance, less material consumption, low heat input and lower Total Cost of Ownership. Our innovation in process technology is key, producing high-performance products, qualitative service and beyond state-of-the-art technology.

R&D Design and Process Engineer Laser Metal Deposition

As R&D Design and Process Engineer LMD, you will have a large contribution in the current running and upcoming Laser Metal Deposition Research projects, such as SKF Infinium. You will be in the driving seat to develop the new future Laser Metal Deposition technology into new applications and globally industrialize them and design a new generation of bearings for a sustainable future. You will work on a daily basis with Laser Metal Deposition machines to develop new prototypes and zero-series bearings which will be installed at customers.

Your Main Responsibilities

R&D Design and Process engineer

• Develop process drawings for ensuring a stable and reliable manufacturing flow.
• Implement these processes together with a broad team of machine experts, welding engineers and operation team.
• Develop and maintain the design process of the Infinium bearings in the Centre of Excellence
• Develop with the global SKF network a scalable design tool to ensure globalization of the products.
• Hands-on process validation on beyond state-of-art Laser Metal Deposition machines.

R&D project engineer

• Participate in and drive cross-functional project activities to enable the future scalable implementation of Infinium.
• Coordinate the development and validation of scalable product and process designs that can be deployed across global production locations.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones and responsibilities, and follow up on progress, risks and dependencies.
• Interpret sensor, process and production data to identify improvement opportunities, support technical decisions and verify process robustness.
• Translate project results and data-driven insights into standardized design rules, process requirements and implementation plans.
• Align R&D, engineering, quality and production stakeholders to ensure effective technology transfer and sustainable industrialization.

Your profile

• You have a specialization or large interest in the field laser processes (laser cladding, laser welding, laser hardening, laser metal deposition or other)
• You have a broad knowledge on manufacturing processes and Parametric CAD design
• Knowledge of quality methods (8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, etc.) is a plus.
• You have a solid ability to work in a team and high willingness to support other team members with a real "can-do mentality"
• You have an analytical, systematic, and independent way of working
• You are flexible and assertive, motivated to take on leadership
• You are willing to constantly develop and advance own skills
• You have good communication/presentation skills
• You have a very good command of spoken and written English
• You are well organized, accurate and result driven

SKF is 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

What We Offer

• A full time position with responsibilities in a highly dynamic team within an international work environment offering many learning and growth opportunities. You can expect a market conform salary package completed with extra-legal advantages.

Some Additional Information

This position will be located Oudsbergen, Belgium, on local contract.

Youwill report the R&D Manager – Laser Metal Deposition, whois located in Oudsbergen (Belgium).

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

Is this you?

November, 13 2026.

Candidates will hear from us shortly after the final application date

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.