Lead Product Engineer

Mann+Hummel; Portage (Cambria County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative global environment

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a Lead Product Engineer in Gastonia, NC to drive the design and development of liquid filtration system products. You will lead complex designs, ensure specifications and cost targets are met, and mentor team members to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities include coordinating CAE activities, collaborating with operations, and guiding cross-functional teams toward robust manufacturing and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 3–5 years in a lead engineering role.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with DFMEA.
• Willingness for 10–20% overnight travel.
• Experience in new product development.
• Knowledge of plastics, metal stamping or filtration projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of liquid filtration system products meeting specs, cost and timelines.
• Maintain strong customer communication to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate designs and minimize costs.
• Align product designs with production strategies and process capabilities.
• Coordinate CAE activities for design validation and cost optimization.
• Work with testing to validate and suggest design changes based on results.
• Collaborate with GBTS for engineering and CAD tasks.
• Mentor PDE I/II team members and support Kaizen/DLS objectives.
• Complete required tasks for each Gate per xSEP process.

Skills

DFMEA

Cross-cultural leadership

Task delegation

Communications

Project tracking

Automotive engineering

Problem solving

NX/Catia/Creo knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

NX

Catia

Creo

Job description

Role Summary

Company: MANN+HUMMEL

Location: Gastonia, NC

As a Lead Product Engineer at MANN+HUMMEL, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design and development of liquid filtration system products. Your responsibilities will include leading the conceptualization of complex designs, ensuring alignment with specifications, cost targets, and project timelines. Additionally, you will foster cross-functional collaboration, contribute to manufacturing process enhancements, and mentor team members to effectively achieve project objectives.

Main Tasks

• Lead the design and development of liquid filtration system products, conceptualizing complex designs to meet internal/external specifications, cost, and timelines
• Maintain a high level of accountability and responsiveness in customer communication, ensuring customer satisfaction and positioning the company as the preferred choice
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate product designs, determine feasibility, and minimize costs for development and manufacturing
• Work closely with operations to align product designs with production strategies, understanding and optimizing process capabilities
• Coordinate Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) activities for product design validation, analyzing results to optimize performance, robust manufacturing, and cost
• Collaborate with Testing to establish validation methods, interpret results, and recommend design changes based on test outcomes
• Work with Global Business and Technology Solutions (GBTS) for engineering and CAD tasks
• Mentor and delegate tasks to assist in the development of PDE I and PDE II team members
• Actively participate and support Kaizen/DLS workshops and contribute to annual objectives
• Complete required tasks for each Gate as per the xSEP process

Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering

Skills:

• Minimum 3--5 years of experience in a lead engineering role.
• Proven experience in leading cross-cultural engineering teams effectively
• Proficiency in communicating clearly and delegating tasks across diverse linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to define tasks with precise outcomes and deadlines aligned with project timelines
• Strong follow-up and progress monitoring skills, adaptable to flexible schedules for coordinating with global colleagues
• Familiarity with Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Basic understanding of internal combustion engine systems
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective organization and task management to meet project deadlines
• Experience in new product development
• Availability for overnight domestic travel (10-20%)
• Experience with NX/Catia/Creo preferred
• Background in Automotive and/or Heavy-Duty industry preferred
• Knowledge of plastics engineering, metal stamping and casting, or previous involvement in filtration projects a plus

We offer

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a global organization.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

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