Product Development Engineer Italy (ABU, DGBB, BBU)

Are you interested in joining a fast moving and challenging environment that aims to deliver reliable rotation? Do you like working in a committed team of enthusiastic people? 

So you can be our new…. 

Product Development Engineer 

The Product Development unit within Technology Development, with our office located in Massa, has the responsibility to develop new and innovative solutions  to be sold to customer located worldwide. This team has in fact a global PD responsibility. 

What you can expect in this role 

As Product Development Engineer within the Product Development Italy team in Massa, you will be a part of a motivated and fast paced team that has the ambition to create real customer value by combining the SKF technical knowledge with true leadership. The team is spread between the two SKF factories of Massa and Airasca; this position in particular will be located in Massa, where some of the product lines we are responsible of are manufactured, offering an unique opportunity to fully experience how product specifications are impacting the manufacturing process. 

Being in this exciting and global role and working with different stakeholders, creates the need to handle a multitude of different tasks: our way of responding to this is to design systems/processes or automations that are tailored for our needs and allowing to deliver the best quality with less possible effort. As we say: “if you have to do it more than twice, then it’s time to automate it”. 

Like Product Development team we have daily contact with PD and PE (Product Engineering) offices, factories, sales, Product Line Managers and people in SKF from all over the world. 

What we are looking for 

What we are looking for you to bring to this team is your ability to deliver product development projects in line with specifications, quality, and timelines, transforming requirements into solid technical solutions. You will contribute to continuous improvement by supporting problem-solving and innovation activities, as well as participating in feasibility assessments and providing technical insights. 

In this role, collaboration is key: you will work closely with peers, Technical Owners (TOs), and Development Portfolio Leads (DPLs), ensuring alignment while following established guidelines and processes, and actively sharing knowledge within the team. 

From a technical standpoint, you will perform design calculations, material selection, and tolerance analysis for relevant products and components, as well as create CAD models and drawings when required. You will plan and support prototype testing, analyze results, and implement design improvements, collaborating with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to optimize designs for production. Additionally, you will provide technical support to both internal stakeholders and customers, participate in design reviews and risk assessments, and analyze competitor products to identify new technical solutions and performance improvements. 

In addition, we expect you to have 

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials …); 

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in product development, engineering, or related technical field(s); 

• Understanding of technical drawing rules and principles; 

• Propension in taking the lead with global problem-solving attitude; 

• Proactivity in looking new ways of working without passively accepting existing solutions; 

• Proficiency in English verbal and written, as well as Italian; 

• Open to travel if needed; 

• Eager to be challenged and learn 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Windchill, CREO Parametric & ANSYS will be considered as a plus. 

• Certifications in project management or design analysis will be considered as a plus. 

We also need you to be a motivated team player that enjoys working with others and has great interpersonal skills.  

What you’ll love about SKF… 

A culture of diversity and inclusion! 
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 

Fair and transparent compensation! 

We provide transparent salary information in line with local legislation and base our decisions on objective criteria to ensure fairness and consistency throughout the recruitment process. 

Our offer  

For this position, the starting point of the salary range is a gross annual salary (base salary) of € 35.000, with a compensation package that includes variable components, company-related bonuses and benefits. The National Labor Contract applied is “CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione impianti”.  

The final offer will be determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, such as relevant marked data, professional experience, and technical skills. 

 Some additional information 

The location for this position is Massa (Italy), on local contract. It does, however, require that you are able and willing to travel. 

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Marta Jackowiak, at marta.jackowiak@skf.com. 

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.  

Is this you? 

If you are excited to develop yourself and your ability while developing today’s way of working, then we encourage you to apply! 

Please apply by sending us your CV and cover letter in English, no later than July 22nd, 2026.