Product Engineer

SKF; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO policy

13 paid holidays

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

SKF is seeking a Product Engineer in Waukegan, IL, to provide technical product expertise for slewing ring bearings. You will participate in development projects, drive design requests, and support global manufacturing with precise specifications and robust drawings.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years in product engineering, plus experience with CREO and Windchill. Expect up to 25% travel and the opportunity to grow within SKF's international network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years in product or project engineering.
• Technical degree or proven work experience in machine/mechanical system design adds value.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (up to 25% first year).

Responsibilities

• Support Product Development projects with prototype drawings and industrializing results.
• Plan and execute design requests and engineering tasks with priority to customer inquiries.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and standard drawings for bearing variants.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Team player

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technical University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CREO

PDM Link (PTC Windchill)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Product Engineer

Location: Waukegan, IL

Salary Range: $ 77,000.00 to $ 105,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

Were guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

Were a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Product Engineering Slewing Ring Bearings (SLB) supports the daily business with technical product expertise and finished product level specifications. Our team has many vital responsibilities that enable new products and variants to end up at the customer. We enable smooth handling of product requests from the customers by providing specifications, product data and new solutions.

Your day-to-day work:

• Participate in/support Product Development in Product Development Projects with e.g. prototype drawings and industrializing project results
• Plan, drive, execute and report design requests and engineering tasks with priority to customer enquiries
• Use and maintain design tools for parametric design of bearing variants and design automation
• Support manufacturing units globally with finished specification details
• Create tools to improve and streamline Engineering tasks
• Work with / develop & maintain generic bearing 3D CAD models for design verification and creation of finished drawings
• Support Sales/AE with product knowledge
• Drive product performance benchmarking activities and supply stakeholders with relevant information
• Drive ICR and Engineering change implementations on design and specification level
• Assuring consistent manufacturability and robustness of product, to fit application specific requirements
• Assuring effective alignment with process development and manufacturing capabilities (present and future)
• Deviation handling

We expect you to have:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years experience in product engineering, project engineering or similar environment.
• Technical University Degree or proven work experience in machine/mechanical system design that can add value to the department both now and in the future
• An understanding of large industrial equipment is a plus
• Broad technical understanding and interest
• Good communication skill and good knowledge of English, both verbally and in writing
• Tools requirements:
• CREO - have good knowledge about parametric design and generic models
• PDM Link knowledge (PTC Windchill)
• Experience and exposure to project management
• Travelling is expected both nationally and internationally (up to 25% of the time the first year, up to 20% on normal basis)

The person we are looking for is self-motivated with a high level of own drive and commitment.

A team player interested in learning and sharing competencies with others.

Personal Profile

• Well-structured and self-motivated with a high level of own drive and commitment
• Pro-active and open-minded team player, eager to learn and share competencies
• Ability to understand stakeholder needs and transform those into feasible and robust solutions
• Willingness and ability to travel

We offer

• A challenging job with international contacts and possibilities for professional growth.
• You will be a part of a diverse workforce where you get to face exciting challenges and varied tasks
• You will enjoy supportive colleagues and a secure organizational structure.

What Youll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, pe