Lead Product Engineer, Liquid Filtration Systems

Mann; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Onsite facilities

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL seeks a Lead Product Engineer at the Gastonia Allen Plant to drive design and development of liquid filtration systems. You will lead complex design concepts, ensure alignment with specifications, cost targets, and timelines, and mentor PDE teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, 3–5 years in a lead role, DFMEA familiarity, and willingness to travel domestically (10–20%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 3–5 years in a lead engineering role.
• Experience leading cross-cultural engineering teams.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and automotive/heavy-duty applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of liquid filtration system products, conceptualizing complex designs to meet internal/external specifications, cost, and timelines.
• Maintain accountability in customer communication to ensure 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 with operations to align product designs with production strategies and optimize process capabilities.
• Coordinate CAE activities for product design validation and analyze results to optimize performance and cost.

Skills

Lead engineering experience

Cross-cultural teams

DFMEA

NX/Catia/Creo

Automotive/Heavy-Duty experience

Project management

Communication and delegation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

NX

Catia

Creo

Job description

MANN+HUMMEL seeks a Lead Product Engineer at the Gastonia Allen Plant to drive design and development of liquid filtration systems. You will lead complex design concepts, ensure alignment with specifications, cost targets, and timelines, and mentor PDE teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, 3–5 years in a lead role, DFMEA familiarity, and willingness to travel domestically (10–20%).