Job Description

Requisition ID: 20047
Job Category: Quality
Career level: Specialist
Contract type: Permanent
Location:
Bengaluru, IN
About SKF


SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.




SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.


To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in




•SKF India has been recognized as a "Top Employer 2024" by the Top Employers Institute, acknowledging excellence in People Practices.•


•To know more, Please visit:• •https://www.skf.com/in/news-and-events/news/2024/2024-01-18-skf-india-recognized-as-top-employer-2024-by-top-employers-institute•




About Technology Development


The TD team for ISEA is focused on Customer Product development & Engineering, Innovation for the region, rollout of new technologies for the region, testing, Failure Investigation, scaleup from POC to series production, Portfolio Management etc.




TD Competencies


• Engineering & Research Centre
• Product Development & Engineering - This division brings out conceptual/detailed designs to support BOH/ETO activities based on customer specifications. Technology trends like digitization of workflows, e- Aviation, Sensorization, Product localization, Design automation, Agile, DFX and Model based designs, (MBDs) have increased the operational efficiency and application productivity. What our customer gain from this is efficient digital data exchange, traceability and flexibility in design changes, reduced carbon footprint and higher performance products.
• Testing: Group Testing Services is a trusted partner in design, process and supplier validation. The testing team ensures greater focus on customer requirements, quality and operational efficiency. This entails greater support for SKF's processes in a faster manner by applying global test standards, adapted to local customer specific requirements.
• Global Metallurgy & Chemistry Laboratory (GMC)
• Future Factory (Manufacturing 4.0) - Working on World class manufacturing - Lean, Green, Digital.
• Manufacturing Process & Development - We support factories in the areas of process development (Heat treatment), machine building, Advanced Manufacturing - HT simulations, Additive Manufacturing, Vision Inspection etc. We are working on building innovative solutions on machines (measurement/ assembly/ clean manufacturing) and focusing on Scaling technologies like 3D printing and Camera based Inspection system with automation.
• Connected Technologies- develop new products for connectivity and sustain it. We work on sensor technology and data integration. This help customer for predictive maintenance of their assets.




SKF Purpose Statement


Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.


By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet




JOB DESCRIPTION




Job Title : Product Analyst- Bearing Investigation


Reports To : Manager - Bearing Investigation


Role Type : Individual Contribution


Location : Bangalore




Role Purpose :


The Global bearing investigation team 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 analyzing the bearing performance in application.


To carryout investigation on products with high quality and speed for identifying the potential root cause through the process of systematic analysis. Also effectively utilize resources of GBI Lab with optimum cost implications.


Key Responsibilities
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• To investigate a field returned product for identification of root cause of problem with high quality and speed.
• To collect relevant inputs from Stakeholders to perform a field return inspection in a timely manner.
• Make stakeholders aware on complaint handling process at GBI and take required support from various functions of SKF for carrying out effective investigation.
• To perform preliminary observation on samples, Sample preparation for additional inspection, perform microscopic and metrological examination and coordinate for measurements with other stakeholders and manufacturing facilities whenever required.
• Involve in site visit to customer, Manufacturing facilities and vendors to support failure investigation or investigate bearing performance.
• Prepare high quality of investigation reports with speed.
• Share the results with Stakeholders to lead a healthy discussion and draw feedback for necessary improvements.
• To perform systematic documentation of information with project references and easy retrieval of necessary data.
• Provide comprehensive feedback through product investigations to Stakeholders.
• Participate in ensuring continuous improvement of performance indicators of the projects.
• Take timely actions on the action points given during the audits.
• Actively participate in 5S, bridge meetings, improvement meeting, etc.
• To follow management instructions and procedures to report Environment Health and Safety (EHS) risks and EHS related incidents; to follow quality specifications and requirements and identify quality risks and opportunities for improvement.

Key Skill & Knowledge Profile:
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• Good ability to read and understand the product Drawings.
• Good Knowledge on measurement principles, Metrology activities and GD&T requirements.
• Ability to understand the nature of technical complaint of SKF Customers or Stakeholders
• Good product knowledge on platform products i.e.., Bearing and Seals
• Fair skills on application engineering for Bearing and Seal product platforms.
• Good understanding of common failure modes in bearings as defined in ISO 15243:2017
• Good understanding of Manufacturing process and usage of terminologies in the Manufacturing process.
• Basic Knowledge on Metals, Alloys, Composite, Ceramics & Plastics
• Basic understanding on influence of metallurgical parameters for bearing performance (E.g.: Hardness, Microstructure, cleanliness of steel etc.,)
• Basic knowledge on lubricant properties and its influence of bearing performance characteristics.
• Basic understanding on usage of simulation process to aid product selection, performance evaluation and modification.
• Exposure and hands-on to problem solving methodology by "8D."
• Good exposure to Quality Management System, ISO 9001 2015 and IATF 16949 2016



Candidate Profile :
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• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering stream.
• 2-5 Years of relevant functional work experience.
• 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; and,
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Exposure to industrial application will be an added advantage.






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