Lead Engineer, Product Design, CV WE

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. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market. 

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion?  We are now looking for a …

Job Description

Job Family                        :             Automotive Business Unit

Position                            :              Lead Engineer, Product Design,

Commercial Vehicle, Wheel End Engineering

Work Level                       :             4A

Reporting Manager        :             Lead (DGM) – PD&E Wheel ends

Job Location                     :             Pune

Key Purpose of the Job:

The Product development & engineering Team, CV Automotive, plays a key role in establishing the SKF Purpose “Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow - By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet.” by supporting the SKF Business Community in the management of the Technical Product Information in the Innovation Processes in the best way

Carry out all Engineering activities for design of Products within the portfolio to achieve exceptional results through – personal effectiveness, partnering with others & building customer loyalty, fulfilling their needs in an efficient & effective manner.

Profile of the Job Holder:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Automobile engineering stream.
• 6-9 Years of relevant functional work experience.
• Experience in Product Design/ Engineering is preferable.
• Being an individual contributor, the position holder is an epitome of “Doing things correctly” & “Right from me”.
• Highly motivated & self-initiator with good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ease at dealing with ambiguity in work situations. Take decisions with limited information where necessary and demonstrate confidence in own decisions.
• Empower themselves by seeking authority to make decisions within appropriate guidelines.
• Innovation mindset and continuous improvement focus
• Empathy - Understand the wants, needs, and viewpoints of others. Excellent at managing relationships, listening, and relating to others.

Key Skill & Knowledge Profile:

• Should be proficient in advanced Modeling, assembly and detailing in PTC Creo.
• Ensure robust design intent, GD&T application, and modelling best practices.
• Integrate DFM principles into product design to ensure efficient, scalable, and cost-effective production. Collaborate with manufacturing & supplier teams to optimize machining, forging, stamping, molding, and assembly processes.
• Knowledge on incorporating manufacturing process methodology in Pro/Engineer
• Expertise in performing GD&T verification, and tolerancing analysis.
• Ability to perform advanced tolerance stack up analysis.
• Develop CAD automation tools such as parametric models, macros, templates, and design configurators. 
• Apply QMS requirements such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and 8D techniques.
• Ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to customer-specific standards.
• Apply deep knowledge of bearing designs, materials, tribology, lubrication, and performance characteristics. Provide technical support for bearing applications used in automotive wheel ends.
• Experience in Reverse Engineering Methodologies.
• Design, Review, Maintain, and update Product specifications & documentation in PLM.
• Knowledge in precision, accuracy, reliability & traceability.
• Knowledge and understanding in Metrology & Metallurgy aspects.
• Experience in application of measurement principles for manufacturing & other processes.
• Proficiency in manufacturing & machining processes.
• Lead Engineering Change Requests, root-cause analysis and documentation updates. Ensure change traceability, risk assessment, and structured implementation.
• Proficient in selection of materials for application / design requirements based on their behavior properties.
• Proficiency in DFM/A design guidelines and application.
• Proficiency in cost trade-off analysis, value engineering, and cost breakdown studies.
• Knowledge in product lines of SKF and their applications.
• Guiding Patenting criteria & to manage the Intellectual Property (IP) generation of concept development.
• Have good knowledge on Simulation – Working knowledge on SKF Bearing simulator.
• Proficient in Quality Management Systems (QMS) with hands-on experience in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance and deployment.
• Proficiency in six sigma methodologies (DMAIC, DFSS, etc.) and tools
• Proficiency in Project Management & its value to the business processes.

Key Responsibilities (Products & Process):

Product Engineering Activities: 50%

• Review and validate project proposal (PP) and change requests of the projects.
• Validate feasibility study & developed time plan for engineering activities.
• Create/Modify 3D model & drawings (Proposal & Manufacturing) based on the stakeholder requirements.
• CAD modeling issues resolution & Support on creation of best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate GD&T in product design (In Proposal, Manufacturing drawings, etc.).
• To create Generic models of bearings and use the same to generate bearing variants.
• Is accountable for the quality of the services delivered according to the related working procedures, ensuring zero defect objectives and customer satisfaction.
• To work & manage according to the product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process established by respective Product lines.
• To resolve issues related to Windchill (PDM) activities, during uploading of CAD data, adding attributes values, creation of WT parts, etc., & also plays a role of Windchill Library manager, as needed.
• Coordinate & have regular Interaction with internal & External suppliers for Reverse Engineering activities.
• To build knowledge & manage between product function and corresponding specification.
• Develop, Define & Operate a well-defined process in accordance with SKF Project & Quality Management process.
• Establish and maintain technical collaboration with the Design offices & Business Units.
• Develop and maintain network within the SKF engineering community for knowledge sharing, potential synergies and best practices.
• Identify & assess project execution risks & dependencies. Also develop and maintain Risk register for project activities.
• Undertake other duties reasonably required by the Team Leader to ensure the operational success of the Portfolio (module) including participating in review meetings with stakeholders and assuming the duties of the review meetings in the absence of Team Leader in such review meetings.
• Accountable for process compliance of the project.
• Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan.
• Is accountable for the quality of the services delivered according to the related working procedures, ensuring zero defect objectives and customer satisfaction; and,
• Analyze and Implement Quality Improvement activities in the team.

Process Adherence: 20%

• Prepare Project Proposals and support manager in reviewing junior engineers project proposals.
• Take ownership of the full or part of the quality process and participate in DFMEA development.
• Report task status to mentor/manager/stakeholder as per defined cycle.
• Escalate bottlenecks to mentor/manager/stakeholder as and when needed.
• Follow Change Management Process guidelines.
• Actively participates in reviews, pulse meetings and publish minutes of meeting.
• Custodian of Lessons Learned, Best Practices, Risk Registers. Ensure they are updated and re-used in future related projects; and,
• Perform causal analysis every quarter to sensitize team on the project historic data and re-use the same across the team.

Reviews & Reporting: 5%

• Monitor / Review / Analyze / Report performance (schedule, cost and quality) of the projects to Internal / External stakeholders.
• Periodic review of project activities to ensure compliance with Quality and Process requirements.
• Manage review and pulse meetings with internal & External stakeholders to ensure timely escalations and feedback; and,
• Develop and Manage Project Documentation Repository (Module Leader).

 Continuous Improvement Initiatives: 10%

• Identify, plan, implement & monitor improvement actions to improve productivity & quality.
• Develop and manage standards, tools & procedures to track KPI deviations, Risk, Change requirements & Information management of the projects.
• To follow management instructions and procedures to report Safety Health and Environment (SHE) risks and SHE related incidents; to follow quality specifications and requirements, and identify quality risks and opportunities for improvement; and,

Competency Development: 5%

• Conduct self-appraisal to identify competency gaps.
• Identify & propose competency development areas for the team.
• Identify & suggest technical training requirements, including conducting need analysis, developing curriculum and materials and determining the program efficiency & effectiveness.
• Show willingness and self-drive to upgrade technical competency on regular basis.
• Adherent to competency development plan drawn out in consultation with team leader.
• Active participation in knowledge sharing sessions and group learning sessions.
• Support and coach the team on his/her functional expertise area; and,
• Mentor juniors on certain competencies and contribute to their individual development.

Innovation Culture: 10%

• Lead idea generation campaigns (Brainstorming, Crowdsourcing, Gordon Techniques, etc) to generate and foster innovation culture.
• To collaborate with cross functional teams to bring in innovative customer solution; and,
• Initiate, drive and participate in events, both internally and externally, within his area.
• Maintain regular interaction and provide consistent support to the team members.
• Work with team members to accomplish specific project goals.
• Instill framework for developing and managing technical skills; and,
• Act as a guide, advocate, coach and/or model to the team members.

Behavioral & Personal Attributes (Based on SKF Values)

Executes with Speed

• Timely & proactively intervenes to coach the team members on required skill sets and competency to perform specific tasks.
• Delegates tasks through Team Leader to enhance delivery lead time.
• Increases speed by taking calculated risks of handling multiple projects with the given resources at a time; and,
• Adapts to changes in time and with speed.

Lives SKF Values

• Drives team initiatives for improvements.
• Support team competence development.
• Provides timely and constructive feedback to the team.
• Initiates involvement of team members to specific team events.                                                            
• Demonstrates high subject matter expertise in their area of focus; and,            
• Is adaptive to changing conditions.

Activity strengthens one SKF.

• Supports the team by sharing their experience & expertise in knowledge for executing the projects.
• Deployment of lessons learnt across different projects within the team.
• Delegates tasks for building knowledge & mentoring the team members.
• Systematic approach for knowledge documentation, planning of projects.
• Should do Multitasking & work towards driving change within scope of work.
• Actively participates in innovation forums within the organization.
• Is able to manage the team in the absence of Team Leader or through specific delegation.
• Ensure that basic deliverables are met from the portfolio &/or team.

Qualification –

• B.E/B.Tech(Preferred) or M.E/M.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile or Industrial Engineering.

You will enjoy working here if you (are/have) 

Ideal profile would be someone keen to learn, grow and work in fast paced environment. Someone who is:

• Strategic and Visionary: Sees the big picture and connects CSR and sustainability goals to long term business strategy and brand image.
• Curious & Data oriented: Makes decisions based on data and continuously learn on new trends and reporting standards.
• Excellent Communicator: Coordinates between departments, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Passionate & Resilient: Handles multiple tasks and thrives in dynamic environments.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF 

Some additional information 

This position will be located in Pune

If you have any questions about the position or regarding the recruitment process, please contact Neha Chawda, Consultant, RPO by email neha.chawda@skf.com.   

Is this you?  
If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV in English no later than 17-March-2026.   Please note that we can't accept applications via email. 
We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

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