R&D Process Engineer LMD

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

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R&D Process Engineer LMD

Requisition ID: 25564

Job Category: Engineering & Technology

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Oudsbergen, BE

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.

To grow our team in Oudsbergen, we are looking for a skilled

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.
• 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.

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.