Lead Product Engineer

Mann + Hummel, Inc.; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL Portage is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to drive the design and development of liquid filtration products from concept through validation and production launch.

You will collaborate with casting suppliers, manufacturing, testing, CAE, customers, and global engineering teams to deliver robust solutions and mentor peers in product development.

Qualifications

• Lead Product Engineer with strong leadership and project ownership.
• Extensive casting development experience and DFMEA familiarity.
• Solid understanding of internal combustion engine systems.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and project-management abilities.
• Willingness to travel overnight domestically 10–20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of liquid filtration products from concept through validation and production launch.
• Collaborate with casting suppliers, manufacturing, testing, CAE, customers, and global engineering teams.

Skills

Lead Product Engineer

Casting development experience

DFMEA

Internal combustion engine systems

Problem solving

Organization and task management

Overnight travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Portage | US | Operations | 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

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The Lead Product Engineer will lead the design and development of liquid filtration products from concept through validation and production launch. This role requires extensive casting development experience and close collaboration with casting suppliers, manufacturing, testing, CAE, customers, and global engineering teams. The engineer will provide technical leadership, resolve casting and product-development challenges, support cost and process improvements, and help mentor other product development engineers.

Your Profile

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Lead Product Engineer.
• Extensive casting development experience, including DFM collaboration with casting suppliers, filling simulation interpretation, and casting defect root-cause resolution.
• 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.
• Availability for overnight domestic travel (10-20%).

Preferred Skills:

• Casting tooling and process knowledge, including die casting, investment casting, sand casting, and permanent mold, as well as tool design, gating/riser systems, and process parameter optimization.
• Experience with NX, CATIA, or Creo.
• Background in the automotive and/or heavy-duty industry.
• Knowledge of plastics engineering.
• Expertise in metal stamping.
• Previous involvement in filtration projects.