Lead Engineer - Filtration Materials

Mann + Hummel, Inc.; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL in Gastonia, NC seeks a Lead Engineer - Filtration Materials to serve as a technical expert in raw materials, material performance, and durability. You will develop and implement material standards, support innovation, manage technical knowledge, and guide material selection and application.

The role collaborates with product development, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, customers, suppliers, and external research organizations to ensure materials meet performance, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with minimum of 5 years of experience in materials engineering and raw materials in a large fast-paced manufacturing environment OR a Master's / Doctorate degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience
• Experience with material qualification (wet laid, non-wovens, etc.), performance testing, and durability validation
• Proven experience supporting and taking product from development to manufacturing
• Familiarity with material specifications, industry standards, and testing methodologies
• The ability to travel up to 20% to other MANN+HUMMEL plants as well as to customer and supplier sites within the United States and Mexico as needed
• Strong understanding of polymers, composites, filter media, and filtration materials
• Master's / Doctorate degree preferred
• Knowledge of material characterization techniques and failure analysis methods
• Experience with material selection and fitness-for-use assessments
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and material-process interactions
• Proficiency in engineering analysis tools and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineer - Filtration Materials will drive continuous improvement, support new product development, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to MANN+HUMMEL's innovation and intellectual property strategies
• Work closely with product development, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, customers, suppliers, and external research organizations to ensure materials meet performance, quality, and business requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

Master's or Doctorate degree preferred

Tools

Engineering analysis tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Gastonia | US | Development & Design | Experienced | Unlimited

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

This is an Onsite position based at our location in Gastonia, NC.

• No Visa sponsorships are available for this position.

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Lead Engineer - Filtration Materials to serve as a technical expert in raw materials, material performance, and durability. This role is responsible for developing and implementing material standards, supporting innovation initiatives, managing technical knowledge, and providing strategic guidance on material selection and application. The successful candidate will work closely with product development, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, customers, suppliers, and external research organizations to ensure materials meet performance, quality, and business requirements.

As a key member of the engineering team, the Lead Engineer - Filtration Materials will drive continuous improvement, support new product development, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to MANN+HUMMEL's innovation and intellectual property strategies

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with minimum of 5 years of experience in materials engineering and raw materials in a large fast-paced manufacturing environment OR a Master's / Doctorate degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience


• Experience with material qualification (wet laid, non-wovens, etc.), performance testing, and durability validation


• Proven experience supporting and taking product from development to manufacturing


• Familiarity with material specifications, industry standards, and testing methodologies


• The ability to travel up to 20% to other MANN+HUMMEL plants as well as to customer and supplier sites within the United States and Mexico as needed

Preferred Education, Experience & Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of polymers, composites, filter media, and filtration materials


• Master's / Doctorate degree preferred


• Knowledge of material characterization techniques and failure analysis methods


• Experience with material selection and fitness-for-use assessments


• Understanding of manufacturing processes and material-process interactions


• Proficiency in engineering analysis tools and Microsoft Office applications