Engineer-to-Order (ETO) Project Manager

Do you aspire to lead projects that enhance aircraft performance, safety, and sustainability for key aerospace players like Airbus Helicopter and Bell? Are you eager to join a dynamic team that thrives on transforming challenges into game-changing aerospace advancements?

Then you can be our...Engineer-to-Order (ETO) Project ManagerAt 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.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. 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

Lead multidisciplinary teams across sales, engineering, testing, manufacturing, supply chain and supplier management. Develop and maintain project schedule and deliverable managementIdentify, monitor and mitigate project risksCommunicate progress and coordinate action with project teams, sponsors, steering groups and customers to drive achievement of project goals & objectives.

Lead local ETO process deployment and continuous improvement at the manufacturing unit as the manufacturing units process expert. 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

Experience leading cross-functional projectsProficient communications skills in English, written and spokenSolid organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streamsAbility to work confidently with engineering teams and translate technical progress into clear project plansA proactive, solutions-focused mindsetAn Engineering Degree or equivalent practical experienceThe following qualifications are considered a plusProject management certificationExperience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP+)Experience with Aerostructure productsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basisSKF 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. #weareSKFYou will enjoy this role if you... are curious, pragmatic, proactive and want to actively contribute to creating a positive transformation of Aerospace industry!

Some additional informationThe ETO project manager position is located in Clevedon within the SKF Aerospace Business Unit, supporting the Aerostructure product line, on local contract. You will report to the Aerostructure ETO Manager who is located in Clevedon (UK).

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Simona Collino, Talent Acquisition Europe & Africa at Please note that we can't accept applications via email. 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. #weareSKFIs this you? 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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