Value Engineering & Product Development Engineer

Donaldson Company; Polska; Híbrido; PLN 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Donaldson Company Poland is seeking a capable engineer to lead the application and development of engine liquid filtration solutions for OE customers across EMEA, guiding concepts from early opportunity assessment through production hand-over and ensuring design is cost-effective and manufacturable.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, and Sales to maximize design for manufacturability, support VAVE and cost-saving initiatives, and drive timely product

Formación

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Automotive) preferred.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in R&D, design, or product engineering.
• Experience in project management and delivering cost-saving initiatives (VAVE).
• Fluent verbal and written English with strong communication skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and materials (plastics, metals, aluminum die-casting, rubber).
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead application and development of engine liquid filtration products for OE customers in EMEA.
• Create and evaluate design concepts balancing cost, performance, manufacturability, quality and IP.
• Ensure design validation, testing, benchmarking and PPAP compliance.
• Conduct technical investigations and problem solving during development, production or field.
• Support cost-saving projects by implementing design, material and process changes.
• Coordinate milestones and ensure timely product release and project closure.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, Sales and customers for manufacturability and changes.
• Provide technical support to Sales, customers and internal teams throughout development and launch.
• Work within a multinational organization coordinating with plants and global engineering teams.

Conocimientos

R&D experience

Project management

English fluency

Travel willingness

Educación

Master’s degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

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. **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.Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.