Metallographic Laboratory Specialist

Gruppo SKF; Poznań; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF in Poznan, Poland, seeks a Metallographic Laboratory Specialist to support metallographic lab activities, ensuring high-quality sample prep, testing, and documentation. You will collaborate with Quality and EHS teams, production, and suppliers to meet SKF standards and industry requirements.

Your work will contribute to product quality, process development, and continuous improvement across SKF’s manufacturing operations. This local, permanent role reports to the Laboratory Manager in Poznan.

Qualifications

• Higher technical education in materials or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in metallographic or laboratory roles.
• Communicative English, spoken and written.
• Good command of MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, SKF requirements.
• Understanding of production processes relevant to the organization.
• Ability to prepare and present reports; develop procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation for metallographic examinations.
• Maintain sample identification systems — traceability.
• Examine supplier components and production outputs incl. PPAP testing.
• Perform tests supporting process development.
• Document results in registers and prepare reports.
• Calibrate and check microscopes, X-ray devices, spectrometers, and tools.
• Coordinate orders for quality & EHS materials and services.
• Conduct CQI-9 audits per SKF requirements.

Skills

Communicative English

Attention to detail

Education

Higher technical education in materials/mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Metallographic Laboratory Specialist

Requisition ID: 24984

Job Category: Quality

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Poznan, PL

Metallographic Laboratory Specialist

About the role

In this role, you will support metallographic laboratory activities, ensuring high‑quality sample preparation, accurate testing, and reliable documentation. You will collaborate with Quality and EHS teams, production departments, and suppliers to secure compliance with SKF standards and industry requirements.

Your work will directly contribute to product quality, process development, and continuous improvement across SKF’s manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample preparation for metallographic examinations.
• Maintaining sample identification systems — proper marking, storage, and traceability.
• Conducting examinations of supplier components, semi‑finished products, and production output, including PPAP‑related testing.
• Performing tests supporting process development.
• Documenting results in registers and preparing reports.
• Calibrating and checking equipment — microscopes, X‑ray devices, spectrometers, and sample‑preparation tools.
• Coordinating orders for auxiliary materials and services for Quality & EHS units.
• Conducting CQI‑9 special process audits in line with CQI‑9 and SKF Group requirements.

What we expect you to have

• Higher technical education in materials engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a similar metallographic or laboratory role.
• Communicative English — spoken and written.
• Good command of MS Office tools.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and SKF Group requirements.
• Basic understanding of production processes relevant to the organization.
• Ability to prepare and present reports.
• Ability to develop procedures and work instructions.
• Knowledge of CQI‑9 requirements, confirmed by a training certificate, and familiarity with SKF Group requirements in this area.

You will enjoy working here if you

• Have attention to detail and enjoy precise laboratory work.
• Are curious, analytical, and motivated by solving technical challenges.
• Work in a structured, organized manner.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday work.
• Are business‑minded and interested in how quality processes support SKF’s core operations.

Additional information

This position is located in Poznan (Poland) on a local contract. You will report to Marcin Dopierala Laboratory Manager.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Aleksandra Szczepanska, People Service Specialist via Teams.

Please note that we cannot accept applications via email due to GDPR.

Application deadline: no later than July 31st, 2026.

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.