Gruppo SKF
Engineering Manager, Product Engineering and Design - PV Wheel End NAM
Gruppo SKF, Plymouth, Michigan, United States, 48170
Engineering Manager, Product Engineering and Design - PV Wheel End NAM
Location: Plymouth, MI, US
Requisition ID: 22860 Job Category: Engineering & Technology Contract type: Permanent
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.
We’re 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.
We’re 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.
About the team
Passenger Wheel End Engineering team is responsible for global development of wheel-end solutions for the Automotive market. Our customer portfolio comprises all major OEMs worldwide on their global platforms, with a large variety of vehicle applications.
Your role
Lead engineering activities for product development and customer-specific products for wheel end application for Americas market
Streamline design process and develop automation and digitalization together with the Digital Engineering team
Lead a team of highly skilled product engineers and product developers
Drive innovation in hub bearing units for all applications to boost SKF Automotive technical leadership
Your day to day work
Manage product development roadmap and portfolio
Identify technical solutions for customer needs
Define technical offer strategy with Business development team
Interact with Customer engineering teams for support requests
Coach and grow team members, develop their competences and skills
Drive continuous improvement in design flow; methods and techniques
Interact with project teams within ETO flow from enquiry to series release
You will enjoy working here if
You like dealing with complex engineering enquiries in a fast-changing environment, interact with different functions across the full value chain in a global business, and enjoy leading, coaching and growing people in your team
We expect you to have
Master equivalent University degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanics, Materials, Automotive preferably) Solid bearing technical knowledge (materials, design, testing)
Leadership abilities (both matrix and managerial) and a passion for people management
Proven record of fully delivered projects
Ability to deal with complex technical problems with analytic and data-driven mindset
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and mastery of DFMEA/PFMEA tools and approach
Willingness to travel for short periods
The following skills will be considered a plus:
Experience with people management
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) knowledge
Knowledge of bearing simulation tools is a plus
Knowledge of 3D modelling platforms (Creo)
Project management knowledge and skills
What You’ll 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, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.
Diversity in the Workplace. SKF strives to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do, fostering a culture of belonging.
Best in Class Benefits. Comprehensive healthcare options, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD, and additional benefits including critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and more.
Bonus. SKF offers Short Term Variable Salary (STVS) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at management’s discretion.
Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that offers a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.
Reports to: Manager Application Competence Center Wind
Job ID: 22860
SKF provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. By applying to this job you acknowledge how SKF treats candidate data. See the SKF Data Privacy Consent Statement.
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. See more at www.skf.com.
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Requisition ID: 22860 Job Category: Engineering & Technology Contract type: Permanent
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.
We’re 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.
We’re 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.
About the team
Passenger Wheel End Engineering team is responsible for global development of wheel-end solutions for the Automotive market. Our customer portfolio comprises all major OEMs worldwide on their global platforms, with a large variety of vehicle applications.
Your role
Lead engineering activities for product development and customer-specific products for wheel end application for Americas market
Streamline design process and develop automation and digitalization together with the Digital Engineering team
Lead a team of highly skilled product engineers and product developers
Drive innovation in hub bearing units for all applications to boost SKF Automotive technical leadership
Your day to day work
Manage product development roadmap and portfolio
Identify technical solutions for customer needs
Define technical offer strategy with Business development team
Interact with Customer engineering teams for support requests
Coach and grow team members, develop their competences and skills
Drive continuous improvement in design flow; methods and techniques
Interact with project teams within ETO flow from enquiry to series release
You will enjoy working here if
You like dealing with complex engineering enquiries in a fast-changing environment, interact with different functions across the full value chain in a global business, and enjoy leading, coaching and growing people in your team
We expect you to have
Master equivalent University degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanics, Materials, Automotive preferably) Solid bearing technical knowledge (materials, design, testing)
Leadership abilities (both matrix and managerial) and a passion for people management
Proven record of fully delivered projects
Ability to deal with complex technical problems with analytic and data-driven mindset
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and mastery of DFMEA/PFMEA tools and approach
Willingness to travel for short periods
The following skills will be considered a plus:
Experience with people management
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) knowledge
Knowledge of bearing simulation tools is a plus
Knowledge of 3D modelling platforms (Creo)
Project management knowledge and skills
What You’ll 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, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.
Diversity in the Workplace. SKF strives to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do, fostering a culture of belonging.
Best in Class Benefits. Comprehensive healthcare options, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD, and additional benefits including critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and more.
Bonus. SKF offers Short Term Variable Salary (STVS) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at management’s discretion.
Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that offers a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.
Reports to: Manager Application Competence Center Wind
Job ID: 22860
SKF provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. By applying to this job you acknowledge how SKF treats candidate data. See the SKF Data Privacy Consent Statement.
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. See more at www.skf.com.
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