Onsite Materials Engineer: Filter Media & Innovation

Mann; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Materials Engineer to serve as a technical expert in raw materials, material performance, and durability, developing material standards and supporting innovation initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with product development, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, customers, suppliers, and external research organizations to ensure materials meet performance, quality, and business requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in materials engineering in a large manufacturing environment
• Experience with material qualification and durability validation
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% to other plants, customers, and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement technical standards for designated raw material groups
• Define material specifications and qualification requirements for new products and applications
• Evaluate and approve materials for production while ensuring performance and durability standards
• Provide technical authority on material-related decisions, including rejection of non-conforming materials
• Develop and continuously improve engineering procedures, test methods, and technical instructions
• Support advanced development projects through evaluation of new materials and technologies
• Collaborate with Product Management and Advanced Development to identify innovative material solutions
• Contribute to innovation roadmaps and technology strategies aligned with business objectives

Skills

Materials Engineering

Durability Testing

Technical Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science/Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Engineering Analysis Tools

MS Office

Job description

MANN+HUMMEL in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Materials Engineer to serve as a technical expert in raw materials, material performance, and durability, developing material standards and supporting innovation initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with product development, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, customers, suppliers, and external research organizations to ensure materials meet performance, quality, and business requirements.