Lead Product Engineer

Lead Product Engineer Portage, USA | Entwicklung & Design | Berufserfahrene(r) | Unbefristeter Vertrag | January 5, 2024 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 Your Challenge Lead the design and development of liquid filtration system products, conceptualizing complex designs to meet internal/external specifications, cost, and timelines Maintain a high level of accountability and responsiveness in customer communication, ensuring customer 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 closely with operations to align product designs with production strategies, understanding and optimizing process capabilities Coordinate Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) activities for product design validation, analyzing results to optimize performance, robust manufacturing, and cost Collaborate with Testing to establish validation methods, interpret results, and recommend design changes based on test outcomes Work with Global Business and Technology Solutions (GBTS) for engineering and CAD tasks Mentor and delegate tasks to assist in the development of PDE I and PDE II team members Actively participate and support Kaizen/DLS workshops and contribute to annual objectives Complete required tasks for each Gate as per the xSEP process Your Profile Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering Required Skills: Proven experience as a Lead Product Engineer 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: Experience with NX/Catia/Creo Background in Automotive and/or Heavy-Duty industry Knowledge of plastics engineering Expertise in metal stamping and casting Previous involvement in filtration projects Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you.
This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.