Project Engineering

MANN+HUMMEL; Wilson (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL in Wilson, MO seeks an engineer to support design, improve air filtration products, and drive manufacturing efficiency. You will work across product and process teams using CAD tools and ERP data.

The role emphasizes lean methods, BOM management in SAP, and collaboration across functions to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Textile, or Industrial preferred).
• 1–3 years of engineering experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD and Inventor) or similar.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with product design, assemblies, and manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and drive continuous improvement for products and manufacturing processes.
• Design, develop, and improve air filtration products and filter systems.
• Serve as a primary resource for 2D and 3D CAD modeling.
• Identify, design, and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot product and production issues; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, manufacturability, and quality.
• Assist in failure analysis, product changes, and implementation of engineering updates.
• Develop and maintain product and manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and technical data.
• Analyze and maintain BOMs and manufacturing routings within ERP systems.
• Ensure alignment of design for manufacturability, cost, and risk considerations.
• Support test methods, validation, and inspection criteria for products.
• Research industry trends and competitive products to support next-generation development.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Train and mentor team members as needed.
• Support and troubleshoot non-woven textile machinery and filtration media processing, including optimization of material performance and manufacturability.
• Support SAP system launch activities, including data validation, BOM setup, and cross-functional coordination.
• Provide ongoing SAP support for engineering, including maintenance and accuracy of BOMs, routings, and related master data.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Process Improvement

Project Management

Innovation Management

Cross-Functional Understanding

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Business Acumen

Knowledge Management

Technical Concept Development

Intellectual Property Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SAP

Job description

Main Tasks

• Provide engineering support and drive continuous improvement for both products and manufacturing processes
• Design, develop, and improve air filtration products and filter systems
• Serve as a primary resource for 2D and 3D CAD modeling
• Identify, design, and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and automation solutions
• Troubleshoot product and production issues; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, manufacturability, and quality
• Assist in failure analysis, product changes, and implementation of engineering updates
• Develop and maintain product and manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and technical data
• Analyze and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing routings within ERP systems
• Ensure alignment of design for manufacturability (DFM), cost, and risk considerations
• Support test methods, validation, and inspection criteria for products
• Research industry trends and competitive products to support next-generation development
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Train and mentor team members as needed
• Support and troubleshoot non-woven textile machinery and filtration media processing, including optimization of material performance and manufacturability
• Support SAP system launch activities, including data validation, BOM setup, and cross-functional coordination
• Provide ongoing SAP support for engineering, including maintenance and accuracy of BOMs, routings, and related master data
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Textile, or Industrial preferred)
• 1–3 years of engineering experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor (or similar CAD tools)
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with product design, assemblies, and manufacturing methods
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information effectively
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel 10–20%

Preferred Experience

• Experience in non-woven manufacturing processes, materials, or filtration media development
• Experience working with SAP, particularly in support of engineering data, BOM management, and ERP system implementations

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Innovation Management
• Cross-Functional Understanding
• Problem Solving
• Technical Knowledge (Engineering)
• Business Acumen
• Knowledge Management
• Technical Concept Development
• Intellectual Property Management