Location: Falconer, NY
Salary Range: $101,000-121,000

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.

SKF Aerospace is a first-tier supplier to the global aviation industry and much more. A leader in the manufacture of highly complex bearings, our business is equally focused on military and civil markets. We design and manufacture complex, high performance, high-value bearings in steel and advanced ceramics. Our production group - our technologies and products are at the heart of aerospace industry and the world's leading manufactures.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a High-Performance Metals Heat Treating & Laboratory Support Systems Manager for our Falconer, NY location. The incumbent we seek is dynamic, driven, and passionate about a job well done. This position reports to the Factory Manager. He or she will champion strategic & tactical process & improvements in the high-performance (Aerospace aligned) bearing arena and will drive innovation, improvements, and standardization. Candidates must be able to obtain in minimal time the necessary credentials to comply with all federal export control requirements (US citizen or a US permanent resident.)

Responsibilities:

• Define the strategy and pathway to improvement for the aerospace heat treating (carburization, annealing, hardening, and tempering) and related metals processing functions including the metallurgical laboratory support- drives the deployment of the strategy.
• Lead and coordinate all heat-treating activities within the factory and involve with the guidance and development of heat treat process at vendors.
• Lead the heat treating & metallurgical laboratory team members in defining, standardizing, enforcing the development of standard operating procedures and processes in corrective actions as needed.
• Train and empowers the assigned personnel in steel making, forging/rolling, heat treatment & laboratory practices.
• Develop a solid process for investigation & remedy of issues including failure analysis and scientific methodologies.
• Utilizes value engineering concepts to reduce costs, increase quality performance of materials, decrease scrap, and required rework of parts.
• Use leadership fundamentals, move the team towards world class in support and service to the factory and all users.
• Manage special projects and timely analysis and feedback to the rejections at NDT and other manufacturing processes.

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain in minimal time the necessary credentials to comply with all federal export control requirements (US citizen or a US permanent resident.)
• A bachelor's degree in metallurgy; with an advanced degree in mechanical engineering or metallurgy preferred.
• 5-7 years direct upper-level experience in management of: heat treating facilities (with emphasis on carburization) & metallurgical laboratories.
• Aerospace or other similar metals experience a plus.
• Fluency in the English language.
• A highly experienced and applied knowledge metallurgist manager who is results driven.
• Committed to LEAN concepts & utilizes the various SKF Production System tools.
• Must be capable to develop and build a metal heat treating philosophy & strategy which anticipates future volume growth and technical demands.
• A person who takes pleasure in its tactical deployment and follows through in a strategic process.
• Experience with low volume, high precision, long-lead steel material desired.
• Must be able to function well in a rapidly changing and technically advanced environment where sound yet quick decisions are necessary.
• Proven facilitation, team building, and leadership skills.

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. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

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: Manufacturing Manager
Location: Falconer, NY
Job ID: 19607
Salary Range: $101,000-121,000


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