Manufacturing Process Engineer – SKF Automotive Manufacturing - Airasca

SKF Group; Airasca; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

SKF Group is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the Airasca Automotive Manufacturing hub in Italy. You will design and industrialize hub bearing unit manufacturing processes, develop machines, and drive continuous shop-floor improvements to boost efficiency and quality.

You will work with Engineering, Quality and Maintenance, applying PFMEA, PPAP and lean tools, while leading automation and data-analytics initiatives to enhance OEE and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering.
• PFMEA, Control Plan, APQP/PPAP, MSA, SPC knowledge including IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes for new and modified products.
• Improve processes, equipment and layouts using OEE, scrap, cycle time and cost data.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and maintain standardized processes and technical documentation (PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, work instructions).
• Support process qualification, PPAP, new product launches and ramp-up stabilization.
• Support equipment investments, machine refurbishment and layout changes from specification to supplier acceptance.
• Introduce new technologies including automation, robotics, vision systems, sensing, additive manufacturing, data analytics and AI.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Channel Managers and Project Management within the ETO process, and contribute to the Airasca Transformation Project.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Design for Manufacturing

Structured problem solving

Italian language

Fluent English

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

2D/3D CAD

Minitab

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Job description

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?

Manufacturing Process Engineer – SKF Automotive Manufacturing - Airasca

The Manufacturing Engineering team of the Airasca HBU Factory is responsible for the design, industrialization and continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes used to produce hub bearing units for all major global OEMs. We design and develop our own machines, equipment and production channels, and we are driving the technological transformation of the plant. We are now looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to strengthen the team.

Key responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes for new and modified products, including process parameters, equipment, tooling and controls.
• Improve processes, equipment and layouts using OEE, scrap, cycle time and cost data.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and maintain standardized processes and technical documentation, including PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan and work instructions.
• Support process qualification, PPAP, new product launches and ramp-up stabilization.
• Support equipment investments, machine refurbishment and layout changes from specification to supplier acceptance.
• Introduce new technologies including automation, robotics, vision systems, sensing, additive manufacturing, data analytics and AI.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Channel Managers and Project Management within the ETO process, and contribute to the Airasca Transformation Project.

Requirements

• University degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing / Process Engineering in a manufacturing environment; experience in the automotive industry is beneficial
• Solid knowledge of process design, process improvement methodologies and Lean Manufacturing tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen)
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plan and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC), and knowledge of automotive standards such as IATF 16949
• Proficiency with technical tools: 2D/3D CAD for equipment and layout design, and data analysis software (Minitab, advanced Excel, Power BI or equivalent)
• Interest in and knowledge of new technologies and advanced manufacturing processes: robotics and automation, vision systems, additive manufacturing, and industrial applications of AI and machine learning
• Experience with structured problem solving
• The role requires proficiency in Italian and fluency in English, including writing and speaking abilities

You will enjoy working here if you…

...are motivated by challenges, like being on the shop floor as much as at your desk, take ownership of the processes you design and enjoy improving them together with the people who run them!

If you want to go further

This position will be located in Airasca, on local contract.

You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager of the Airasca HBU Factory, who is located in Airasca.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anasthasie Bonhomme, Talent Acquisition Specialist, by email [e-mail]. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

Willingness to travel occasionally.

Transparency and fairness matter to us

At SKF, we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results. We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job‑related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

To support a fair and transparent recruitment process, the process may include assessments, and before hiring, we may also carry out background checks and verify application information.

For this position, the starting point of the salary range is a gross annual salary (base salary) of €50.000. The compensation package also includes company performance‑related bonuses.

The National Labor Contract applied is “CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica”.

During the first interview, we discuss your salary expectations and explain more about the package. Our final offer will be based on an objective and gender‑neutral evaluation of your experience, skills, and potential, aligned with the scope of the role and our internal salary guidelines. Our recruitment process may differ from country to country and will always be in line with applicable country‑specific laws and regulations.

Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF