About this role
Engineer-to-Order (ETO) Project Manager
At SKF, we make some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction since 1907 – because less friction means a more energy-efficient future where we can all do more with less. In Aerospace, it’s a story of innovation, excellence, and sustainability and of how we push the limits to create smarter, more competitive, and energy-efficient solutions for the aerospace industry. This enables our customers to fly faster, and farther with less maintenance, improved reliability, and reduced CO2 footprint.
Engineer-to-order (ETO) is SKF’s project management business process for introducing strategic new products to our customers.
The ETO project manager is responsible for proactively managing all aspects of new aerospace customer projects through the ETO process to deliver the project on-cost, on-schedule, and with quality to our customers.
What you’ll do
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Lead multidisciplinary teams across sales, engineering, testing, manufacturing, supply chain and supplier management.
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Develop and maintain project schedule and deliverable management
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Identify, monitor and mitigate project risks
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Communicate progress and coordinate action with project teams, sponsors, steering groups and customers to drive achievement of project goals & objectives.
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Lead local ETO process deployment and continuous improvement at the manufacturing unit as the manufacturing units process expert.
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As ETO Project Manager, you’ll join SKF Aerospace’s global project management team, collaborating across all aerospace manufacturing units to deliver new customer projects and breakthrough products for demanding applications for customers including Airbus, Bell and Leonardo.
Requirements
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Experience leading cross-functional projects
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Proficient communications skills in English, written and spoken
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Solid organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams
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Ability to work confidently with engineering teams and translate technical progress into clear project plans
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A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
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An Engineering Degree or equivalent practical experience
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The following qualifications are considered a plus
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Project management certification
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Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP+)
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Experience with Aerostructure products
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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis
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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.
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You will enjoy this role if you… are curious, pragmatic, proactive and want to actively contribute to creating a positive transformation of Aerospace industry!
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Some additional information
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The ETO project manager position is located in Clevedon within the SKF Aerospace Business Unit, supporting the Aerostructure product line, on local contract.
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You will report to the Aerostructure ETO Manager who is located in Clevedon (UK).
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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.
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Is this you?
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If the answer is yes, submit your application in English no later than November, 17 2026. Apply and join our multi cultural team! You could be our Future!
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About SKF
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SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.