Product Engineer

Location: Falconer, NY

Salary Range: $84,000 - $101,000

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.

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Summary:

SKF Aerospace, the leader in aviation related bearings, is looking for talented individuals for its largest factory located in Falconer, NY. Our 400+ employees produce components and bearings for engine and gearboxes for the Aerospace industry, as well as industrial, commercial applications. We currently have new challenges and opportunities including changes in aeroengine bearing materials, design and manufacture, optimization of our multimillion-dollar Heat Treatment facility as well as implementation of Business Excellence (LEAN) & other flow management programs.

As an SKF team member, you'll join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

We are looking for a Product Engineer for our Aerospace team located in Falconer, NY. This position reports to the Director of Product Development & Engineering and will be working closely with the Chief Engineer and Product Engineering Lead. This role will be responsible for advanced engineering analysis, modeling and simulation and life validation of bearings. The Product Engineer will also support multiple aspects of our engineering digitalization strategy and implementation. Primary responsibilities of this position are in the areas of selection, design, materials and life estimation of bearings for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities:

• Support/lead the design of bearings for various applications
  
  
  
• Perform basic & advanced bearing analysis and acting as main point of contact both internally with Application Engineers and externally with our customers and write or review technical reports
  
  
  
• Support product development activities being undertaken by the business unit in areas of bearing modeling and analysis
  
  
  
• Use and contribute to the development of advanced computational tools for modeling and analysis of bearing systems
  
  
  
• Support the training and development of product and application engineers, particularly in areas of bearing selection, modeling, simulation and bearing design tools
  
  
  
• Support creation of/create Proposal and 1st Tier Drawings (CAD) related to our products
  
  
  
• Apply the latest life estimation methods and tools for bearings
  
  
  
• Support BU strategy and implementation in Digitalization
  
  
  
• Maintain working relationships with wider product engineering teams in NA and EU to enable cross-functional development
  
  
  
• Participate in/support Product Engineering in projects with e.g. prototype drawings and industrializing project results.
  
  
  
• Ensure bearing designs meet customers' life expectations
  
  
  
• 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.
  
  
  
• Execute engineering change implementations on design and specification level.
  
  
  
• Ensure consistent manufacturability and robustness of product, to fit application specific requirements.
  
  
  
• Ensure effective alignment with process development and manufacturing capabilities (present and future).
  
  
  
• Deviation handling.
  
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Good knowledge in static, quasi-static and dynamic modeling tools and analysis methods. Experience with FEA is a plus
  
  
  
• Working knowledge in bearing failure analysis
  
  
  
• Highly responsible and open-minded
  
  
  
• Good coordination of different engineering functions and teams, problem solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
  
  
• Good command of both written and spoken English
  
  
  
• Good command of PC skills
  
  
  
• Experience with design of bearings and relevant mechanical components
  
  
  
• Experience with CAD (CREO, NX & SolidWorks) systems
  
  
  
• Experience with modeling and simulation software
  
  
  
• Experience in failure analysis of bearing components
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher (Preferred) in Mechanical Engineering
  
  
  

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.

Diversity in the Workplace. ?
At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits.
SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future.
Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Aero Product Development and Engineering US Manager
Location: Falconer, NY
Job ID: 21143

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