Senior Technician, Product Design PV WE

SKF Vertevo; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Vertevo is seeking a Senior Technician to lead product design activities for bearing solutions in Bengaluru. You will develop 3D models, drawings, and prototypes, applying GPS and PLM processes to meet stakeholder requirements and ensure quality.

Join a team transitioning SKF Automotive to SKF Vertevo, bringing strong technical capabilities and collaborative problem-solving. Experience in tool design and manufacturing processes is valued, with a focus on rapid, accurate execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Tool Design/Engineering preferred; PGD/CIPET/NTTF programs preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform feasibility studies and develop/timely report engineering activity plans.
• Create/modify 3D models and drawings from stakeholder requirements.
• Integrate GPS in product design for proposals and manufacturing drawings.
• Develop generic bearing models to generate variants and manage related deliverables.
• Collaborate with design offices and business units to ensure adherence to design rules.
• Ensure quality and zero-defect objectives as per procedures.
• Maintain risk registers and manage PLM processes for projects.
• Resolve Windchill data issues during CAD data upload and attributes creation.
• Coordinate with internal/external suppliers for reverse engineering activities.
• Deliver project outcomes aligned with the project plan.

Skills

3D modeling

GPS knowledge

Reverse engineering

PLM processes

Metrology

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

Windchill PDM

SKF Bearing simulator

IEC (Interactive Engineering Catalogue)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Technician, Product Design PV WE (945)

By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.

This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further?

Key Purpose of the Job:

Carry out all Engineering activities for design of Products within the portfolio to achieve exceptional results through – personal effectiveness, partnering with others & building customer loyalty, fulfilling their needs in an efficient & effective manner.

Profile of the Job Holder:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering stream;
• 4-6 Years of relevant functional work experience;
• Experience in Tool Design/Engineering is preferable (PGD from NTTF, GTTC, CIPET are preferred);
• Being an individual contributor, the position holder is an epitome of “Doing things correctly” & “Right from me”;
• Highly motivated & self-initiator with good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities;
• Ease at dealing with ambiguity in work situations. Take decisions with limited information where necessary and demonstrate confidence in own decisions;
• Empower themselves by seeking authority to make decisions within appropriate guidelines;
• Recover quickly from and learn from setbacks; and,
• Empathy - Understand the wants, needs, and viewpoints of others. Excellent at managing relationships, listening, and relating to others.

Key Skill & Knowledge Profile:

• Proficient in advanced Modeling, Assembly and Detailing techniques in
• Ability to develop 3D models from digitized / cloud points data;
• Knowledge on Design Automation, Map keys, UDF’s, Pro-Programming, Pro-Toolkit ;
• Knowledge on incorporating manufacturing process methodology in Pro/Engineer;
• Proficiency in applying Geometric Product Specification (GPS) ;
• Knowledge on form, fit & functions of a product;
• Ability to perform tolerance stack up analysis;
• Proficiency in Reverse Engineering Methodologies;
• Experience in Product Lifecycle Management related processes;
• Experience in Metrology & Metallurgical activities;
• Knowledge in application of measurement principles for manufacturing & other process;
• Knowledge on Material behavior properties (Metals. Alloys, Composites, ceramics & Plastics);
• Ability to apply DFM & DFA guidelines;
• Knowledge in manufacturing process capability;
• Application knowledge of various product lines in SKF through SKF e-learning Modules such as Distributor college courses & Video Based Learning (VBL) Modules;
• Knowledge on Bearing designations & Tolerance database (S&P);
• Have good knowledge on Simulation – Working knowledge on SKF Bearing simulator
• Exposure to advanced modules of Bearing simulator, can be as needed;
• Usage of Interactive Engineering Catalogue (IEC);
• Understanding of Quality Management System: ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949;
• Understanding of Project Management & its value to the business processes.

Key Responsibilities (Products & Process):

• Perform feasibility study, develop/monitor/report time plan for engineering activities;
• Create/Modify 3D model & drawings (Proposal & Manufacturing) based on the stakeholder requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate GPS in product design (In Proposal, Manufacturing drawings, et,);
• To create Generic models of bearings and using the same to generate bearing variants;
• Establish and maintain technical collaboration with the Design offices & Business Units;
• To make use of the design process complying with the Group and Product Line design rules;
• Is accountable for the quality of the services delivered according to the related working procedures, ensuring zero defect objectives and customer satisfaction;
• Develop and maintain Risk register for project activities;
• To work & manage according to the product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process established by respective Product lines;
• To resolve issues related to Windchill(PDM) activities, during uploading of CAD data, adding attributes values, creation of WT parts, etc.,
• To build knowledge & Manage between product function and corresponding specification;
• Interaction with internal & External suppliers for Reverse Engineering activities; and,
• Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan.

Process Adherence : 10%

• Prepare Project Proposals;
• Report task status (WSR) to mentor/manager/stakeholder as per defined cycle;
• Escalate bottlenecks to mentor/manager/stakeholder as and when needed;
• Follow Change Management Process guidelines;
• Actively participate in reviews , pulse meetings and publish minutes of meeting;
• Ensure Lessons Learned, Best Practices, Risk Register are updated and re-used in future related projects;
• Ensure adherence to project close out activities – Project tracker updates & Report archiving accordingly to activity & process defined; and,
• Accountable for process compliance of the project.

Reviews & Reporting : 5%

• Active participation in review meetings with Internal & External stakeholders;
• Create and document project review comments and minutes of meetings;
• Periodic Reporting of project status (schedule, cost and Quality) to Internal / External stakeholders; and,
• Ensure timely actions of the improvement database for assigned actions, originating from KPI’s, IQA, BE, Program & Executive reviews.
• Identify & facilitate continuous improvement initiatives (Business Excellence, Quality, Project Management) to improve Process performance (KPI’s);
• Identify, Define & Maintain basic elements of a Quality system, including Planning, Control and improvement through effective audit programme;
• Provide regular reports on the performance of projects, process adherence & key metrics as identified;
• Implement actions identified from root cause analysis for the process & product deviations and take corrective and propose preventive actions; and,
• To follow management instructions and procedures to report Safety Health and Environment (SHE) risks and SHE related incidents; to follow quality specifications and requirements, and identify quality risks and opportunities for improvement.

Competency Development: 5%

• Conduct self-appraisal to identify competency gaps;
• Show willingness and self-drive to upgrade the technical competency on regular basis;
• Adhere to competency development plan drawn out in consultation with team leader;
• Active participation in knowledge sharing sessions and group learning sessions;
• Be updated on technologies, products and services available within the SKF organization as well as from SKF partners related to his/her areas; and,
• Mentor juniors on certain competencies and contribute to their individual.
• To facilitate & conduct idea jamming sessions;
• Use various idea generation techniques (Brainstorming, Crowd sourcing, Gordon Techniques, etc) to generate and foster innovation culture; and,
• Initiate, drive and participate in events, both internally and externally, within his area (e.g. Technical forums).

Behavioral & Personal Attributes (Based on SKF Values)

Executes with Speed

• Adheres to delivery timelines;
• Reduces delays by foreseeing risk and takes proactive action;
• Improves the knowledge of the team and self by Knowledge Sharing Session (KSS);
• Shares best practices with other teams to continuously improve process efficiency;
• Guides & collaborates with peers;
• Focus on accomplishing end results;

Lives SKF Values

• Flexible in adapting the changing needs;
• Effectively participates in team initiatives;
• Share, discuss and elevate the issues at the right time;
• Seek views and constructive feedback;
• Takes reasonable stand on a point of view & articulates well in a professional manner;
• Escalates value compromises in time;
• Accuracy in reporting and monitoring;

You will enjoy working here if you(are/have)

• Team player - actively participates & shares knowledge in work groups & projects;
• Communicates openly within the team about Ideas, knowledge, best practices, etc.;
• Plans & executes the tasks assigned to him with Quality. Use and reuse the available knowledge while executing the tasks;
• During high work load &/or absenteeism pro-actively extends, shares & completes the tasks on time;
• Directly communicate with the customer to seek clarifications;
• Actively participates in innovation forums;
• Observing and understanding team challenges, integrating issues and take initiatives for collaborative problem solving;
• Self motivated to organize events and pushes on strong participation from the team.

If you want to go further

This position will be located in Bangalore. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Sonam Dalal, Talent Acquisition Specialist, by email [e-mail]. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

If you want to know more about SKF Automotive business, please visit our webpage.

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