Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies in Plymouth, MI, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Project Manager to lead regional air filtration product design and development projects for OE customers. The role requires APQP management for OEM/OES/Tier 1 customers and cross-functional coordination from concept to SOP and handoff.

Hybrid work arrangement in Plymouth, MI, with opportunities to drive innovation in filtration technology and product development across production sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years exp in similar role and industry.
• Engineering (Application, Mechanical, Textile, Chemical) preferred
• Automotive experience required
• Automotive processes knowledge preferred
• Filtration experience (particle, functional and adsorption) preferred
• (particle, functional and adsorption)

Responsibilities

• Lead regional air filtration product design and development projects for OE customers.
• Manage APQP projects for OEM/OES/Tier 1 customers, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, VDA, and customer standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive projects from concept through SOP and handoff to Sales/Operations.
• Oversee launch activities, approvals, and project execution across production sites.
• Initiate and execute filter media and product development projects (PDP-I/PDP-C).
• Contribute to R&D innovation and develop technical value propositions for advanced air quality solutions.
• Track market trends and competitor developments to support product strategy and future technologies.

Skills

Automotive experience

Business acumen

Education

Engineering background preferred

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Plymouth, MI

Hybrid Work

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies LP

Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead regional air filtration product design and development projects for OE customers.
• Manage APQP projects for OEM/OES/Tier 1 customers, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, VDA, and customer standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive projects from concept through SOP and handoff to Sales/Operations.
• Oversee launch activities, approvals, and project execution across production sites.
• Initiate and execute filter media and product development projects (PDP-I/PDP-C).
• Contribute to R&D innovation and develop technical value propositions for advanced air quality solutions.
• Track market trends and competitor developments to support product strategy and future technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years exp in similar role and industry
• Engineering (Application, Mechanical, Textile, Chemical) preferred
• Automotive experience required
• Automotive processes knowledge preferred
• Filtration experience (particle, functional and adsorption) preferred
• (particle, functional and adsorption)
• Business Acumen mindset

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.