By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.
This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further?
Shift Engineer - SKF Automotive Business
We are in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the role of Shift Engineer. This role will be based in Bangalore and will report to the Deputy General Manager.
Purpose of the role:
Lead and guide production line workmen to achieve manufacturing goals/objectives with optimum utilization of the resources and Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, Manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role)
Upkeep and ensure shift safety procedures and enhance EHS culture.
Lean, Supervise and coach production shop floor team to achieve shift / day target.
Identify and improve efficiency loss/ process Scrap reduction in production line.
Effective utilization / work allocation of shift resource to achieve shift / day plan.
Review worker performance / skill and identify training needs.
Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
Adhere to shift routines and improve process control.
Foster a culture of Continues improvement, in cost saving, OEE improvement and sustainability initiatives.
Good knowledge Mass production system / Grinding /Assembly process.
Lead Kaizens, 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives like VSM / Waste identification / Time study / SMED opportunities in production line.
Positive knowledge in developing process documents like PFMEA / Control Plan / Work Instructi