Product Engineer Manager

Product Engineer Manager

Location: Falconer, NY
Salary Range: $123,000 to $148,000

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will 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.

Summary:
Unleash the possibilities and explore endless potential! SKF Aerospace NA is looking for a talented and motivated Product Engineering Manager to lead and develop the engineering competence and authority of the team for its area of focus, product assortment produced in SKF Aerospace at the Falconer and Muskegon Facilities. As a part of our dynamic team, you'll help us drive innovation and success with diversified thinking, creative collaboration, and personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Application Engineering team in implementing innovative solutions for our customers.
• Drive Application Engineering for aerospace industry with a focus on engine and rotor craft transmission bearings ensuring that our products meet the individual requirements of each of our customers.
• Drive and support the Design Automation & Digitalization journey we have started.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs for the engineering and sales teams.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering, and Factory Design and Process Engineering teams to enable smooth and technically accurate flowdown of technical plans for manufacturing and quality.
• Maintain and drive improvement in team KPIs and Implement new ways of working to ensure efficient and state of the design automation and digitalization tools.
• Guarantee compliance with Design rules and harmonize these rules between units.
• Organize and/or participate in FMEA for our products.
• Assist Design Engineers and Design/CAD Technicians in projects.
• Provide the necessary technical support to the Application, Sales, Drawing, Process, Engineering and Test & Qualification teams.
• Comply with Control Export regulations throughout the activity using validated tools.
• Formalize and capitalize on the knowledge and experience acquired within the different units through harmonization.
• Collaborate closely with our European and India design and engineering teams to ensure development of best design and engineering practices.
• Lead your team in accordance with business needs and SKF Code of Conduct, EHS and Quality policies and procedures.
• Implement approved engineering changes and ensure compliance with the Change Management Process.

Requirements:

• University degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred).
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Product Engineer or similar role performing engineering functions related to bearings.
• Knowledge of contact mechanics, tribology, finite element calculations, etc.
• Knowledge of PLM/CAD systems such as Windchill, CREO, NX, CATIA, etc.
• Reading technical plans and specifications.
• Great rigor and technical analysis related to detailed technical products and applications.
• Excellent leadership & Coaching skills.
• Knowledge and experience in design and analytical engineering processes.
• Experience in developing bearing and seal applications in the aerospace industry and knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
• Ability to guide the team through upcoming transformation phases.
• Excellent communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong, positive attitude willing to embrace change and drive growth throughout the Aerospace organization.
• Working closely with leadership in engineering, operations and sales, you will be responsible for forming a dynamic team of PEs and design technicians and take the lead as the PE Manager for the US Aerospace product offering.
• As such this role should not require extensive travel but you should be willing to travel occasionally to other SKF Engineering/Factory locations for knowledge transfer, product design issues and trainings.

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. SKF strives 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: 20756
Salary Range: $123,000 to $148,000

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