Product & Industrialization Engineer - SKF Insight Bearings

Product & Industrialization Engineer – SKF Insight bearings
Preferred location:  Main SKF sites in Europe 

About SKF Insight Bearings
SKF is a global leader in bearing technology, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, intelligent industrial solutions. SKF Insight bearing is our next generation sensor bearing offer, powered by advanced fiber optic sensing (FOS) technology. These bearings deliver real time, simultaneous measurements of load, temperature, speed, and more—unlocking insights previously impossible to capture from deep within the machine.
This breakthrough product has significant market potential. To meet growing customer demand and scale the offer, we are seeking an Industrialization Engineer to help transform our prototype solutions into robust, cost efficient, and manufacturable products.

Your Responsibilities
•    Define and maintain design rules for the complete SKF Insight bearing solution, including fiber optic equipped bearings and associated optical equipment.
•    Ensure design rules are correctly applied across relevant functions like PD&E and projects.
•    Support customer inquiries by developing new solution concepts and securing alignment across the internal value chain.
•    Collaborate closely with key suppliers and internal R&D teams to ensure new designs are manufacturable at scale.
•    Lead cost reduction initiatives through improved manufacturing processes and optimized material choices.
•    Automate design workflows to increase speed, consistency, and efficiency in creating new solutions.
•    Produce clear, high-quality documentation such as proposal drawings, work instructions, process flows, quality requirements, and customer manuals.

What You Bring
•    A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
•    Hands-on design experience and proficiency with CAD tools (Creo preferred) and PLM systems (e.g. Windchill).
•    Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining and assembly.
•    Comfort working in a fast moving, start up like environment.
•    A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across functions and international teams.

At SKF we are 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

Why You’ll Love Working with Us
•    Play a key role in building a new business within SKF—combining start up agility with the strength of a global industrial leader.
•    Work on high impact international projects with innovative customers pushing the boundaries of industrial sensing.
•    Grow your career in a motivated, lean, and agile team that blends cutting edge technology with real world industrial impact.

Additional Information
•    Preferred location: any main SKF site in Europe under local contract, to enable close collaboration with the core team.
•    Occasional international travel required.

Please note that we can't accept applications via email, due to GDPR. 

Is this you?
If the answer is “Yes!”, submit your application with CV and cover letter in English no later than April 17th, 2026. 

We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible! 

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. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.