Location: Elgin, IL

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:
Our fundamental strength is the ability to continuously develop new technologies - then use them to create solutions and products that offer competitive advantages to our customers. For the SKF Aerospace team, these solutions improve the safety and performance of our customers fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft and space vehicles with innovative products driven by leading-edge design and simulation tools. SKF Aerospace enables our customers to re-imagine rotation to fly higher, faster, with improved reliability, lower cost and lower carbon emissions. SKF Aerospace Sealing Solutions (SASS) is a manufacturing unit within the SKF Industrial Technologies division. SASS manufactures Seals for Rotary motion within the Aerospace Industry. SASS has been supplying solutions to the Aerospace market for over 70 yrs. The SASS Manufacturing Unit is looking for a Design Engineer, supporting Aerospace products in all phases of the product development process.

This engineer works with customers, department engineers and other cross functional internal company personnel to define product specifications, develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities to be on-time and in scope, including testing of products, support existing product offerings, and perform analysis of new and existing products.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts analysis using internal software, commercial FEA, and AS9100 procedures.
• Coordinates internal departments to fabricate and validate the design and manufacture of radial lip seals.
• Utilization of knowledge related to SKF SASS North America design standards and manufacturing processes to create 3D models in CAD platforms.
• Assistance in resolution of manufacturing issues related to drawings or product field performance.
• Engineering spreadsheet creation and modification.
• Interface with manufacturing engineering to assist in diagnosis of manufacturing problems and drive better parts manufacturing.
• Defining product specifications and proposing design concepts to customers.
• Supporting project activities including writing testing plans, reports and developing customer presentations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR/EAR Compliant)
• Experience with engineering drawings and parametric 3D modeling systems.
• FEA experience, preferably with Abaquos.
• Excellent spoken, written communications and PC skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• A driven entrepreneurial mindset.
• Works with minimal daily supervision.
• Occasional travel up to 10% of the time (both US and International).
• Must be able to work as an individual as well as in a team environment, including leading projects.

The following are considered a plus:

• Time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of elastomer materials, sealing knowledge or aerospace applications.
• A strong background in machine design, and computational analyses.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new software programs.

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. At SKF, we strive 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: Design Engineer Manager
Location: Elgin, IL
Job ID: 19630

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