New Product Introduction Project Manager

Do you aspire to lead projects that enhance aircraft performance, safety, and sustainability for key aerospace players?

Do you want to be part of a team that is committed to enhancing the future of aerospace technology?

Then you can be our…

New Product Introduction Project Manager 
@Aerospace BU - Clevedon site

At SKF, we make some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction since 1907 – because less friction means a more energy-efficient future where we can all do more with less. In Aerospace, we focus on innovation, sustainability, and the development of intelligent, competitive, and energy-efficient solutions for this industry. This enables our customers to fly faster, and farther with less maintenance, improved reliability, and reduced CO2 footprint.

Engineer-to-order (ETO) is SKF’s project management business process for introducing strategic new products to our customers.

The ETO project manager is responsible for strategically steering all aspects of new aerospace customer projects through the ETO process to deliver the project on-cost, on-schedule, and with quality to our customers. The project manager leads multi-disciplinary teams consisting of sales, engineering, testing, manufacturing, supply chain and supplier management. 

Daily activities include project schedule and deliverable management, risk management, and effective communication to ensure achievement of project goals and milestones. Key interfaces are with project teams, sponsors, and steering groups, as well as with customers. 

The project manager is the local process expert on ETO and is responsible for deployment and continuous improvement of the process at the manufacturing unit. 

The project manager works with the larger SKF Aerospace team of project managers delivering new customer projects from all aerospace manufacturing units. This global team brings game-changing products to the aerospace industry’s most demanding applications.

Requirements:

• Experience leading projects in a team environment
• Proficient spoken and written communications skills, fluent in English
• Master’s Degree in engineering or similar 

The following qualifications are considered a plus

• Project management certification
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP+)
• Experience with Aerostructure products
• Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis

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 

You will enjoy working here if you…
…are curious, pragmatic, and want to contribute to creating a positive transformation of the Aerospace industry!

Some additional information
The ETO project manager position is located in Clevedon (UK) within the SKF Aerospace Business Unit, supporting the Aerostructures product line, on local contract.
You will report to the ETO Project Manager EU, who is located in France. 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Simona Collino, Recruitment Expert EMEA, at simona.collino@skf.com.

Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.  

Is this you?
If the answer is yes, submit your application no later than April, 20th 2025.
Apply and join our multi cultural team! You could be our Future!