Product Development Engineer (with VAVE mindset)

Donaldson; gmina Skarbimierz; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Private healthcare

Edenred/Medicover sport card

Group life insurance

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Company Social Benefits Fund

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the application and development of engine liquid filtration solutions for OE customers across EMEA. You will drive design concepts, cost optimization, and ensure successful product launches in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

You will work with global teams to ensure products meet PPAP, DFSS and IATF 16949 standards, support VAVE/cost-saving initiatives, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Automotive).
• Minimum 3 years of R&D, design, or product engineering experience.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the application and development of engine liquid filtration products for OE customers in EMEA, from early opportunity assessment through production hand-over.
• Create, review, and evaluate design concepts selecting the best solution from cost, performance, manufacturability, quality, and IP perspectives.
• Ensure products are designed, validated, tested, benchmarked, and manufactured according to defined customer, technical, quality, production, PPAP, and relevant industry requirements.
• Conduct technical investigations, root-cause analysis and problem solving for issues identified during development, production, benchmarking, or in the field.
• Support VAVE / cost-saving projects by identifying, evaluating, and implementing design, material, and production process changes across the existing product range.
• Follow up project milestones, coordinate development steps, and ensure timely product release and successful project closure.
• Cooperate with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, and customers to maximize design for manufacturability and ensure smooth implementation of new products and changes in existing ones, including VAVE.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Customers, users in the field, and internal teams during product development, launch, and issue resolution.
• Work effectively within a multinational organization and maintain active cooperation with production plants and global engineering teams.

Skills

R&D

Design

Project management

APQP/PPAP/DFSS

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Within our Mobile Solutions Business Unit, you will lead the application and development of fuel and lube filtration solutions for Original Equipment (OE) customers across EMEA, ensuring successful product launches while driving value engineering and cost optimization initiatives across our portfolio.

What We Offer :

• Hybrid work: working from the office 2–3 days per week
• Flexible working hours: start between 7 and 9 am
• Private healthcare
• Prepaid Edenred Sport & Culture card (80 PLN) or co-financing of a Medicover Sport card
• The option to join a group life insurance plan
• The option to join the Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Additional benefits under the Company Social Benefits Fund, including holiday allowance, Christmas vouchers, and other benefits

Your Responsibilies:

• Manage and coordinate the application and development of engine liquid filtration products for OE customers in EMEA, from early opportunity assessment through production hand-over.
• Create, review, and evaluate design concepts selecting the best solution from cost, performance, manufacturability, quality, and intellectual property perspectives.
• Ensure products are designed, validated, tested, benchmarked, and manufactured according to defined customer, technical, quality, production, PPAP, and relevant industry requirements.
• Conduct technical investigations, root-cause analysis and problem solving for issues identified during development, production, benchmarking, or in the field.
• Support VAVE / cost-saving projects by identifying, evaluating, and implementing design, material, and production process changes across the existing product range.
• Follow up project milestones, coordinate development steps, and ensure timely product release and successful project closure.
• Cooperate with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, and customers to maximize design for manufacturability and ensure smooth implementation of new products and changes in existing ones, including VAVE.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Customers, users in the field, and internal teams during product development, launch, and issue resolution.
• Work effectively within a multinational organization and maintain active cooperation with production plants and global engineering teams.

Your minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in R&D, design, product engineering, project engineering, application engineering, technical product management, or an equivalent engineering role.
• Project management skills with the ability to drive VAVE / cost-saving initiatives, manage priorities, coordinate cross-functional actions, and deliver measurable results.
• Fluent verbal and written English, with good communication skills.
• General knowledge of manufacturing methods, capabilities, materials, and processing technologies, including plastics, metals, aluminum die-casting, and rubber.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Your preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of internal combustion engines and mobile equipment applications would be an advantage.
• Working experience in the automotive industry and familiarity with APQP, PPAP, DFSS, and IATF 16949 requirements would be an asset.

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