Lead Product Engineer

Role Summary

Company: MANN+HUMMEL

Location: Portage, Michigan

As a Lead Product Engineer at MANN+HUMMEL in Portage, Michigan, you will be responsible for spearheading the design and development of liquid filtration system products, ensuring adherence to specifications, cost targets, and timelines. Additionally, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering cross-functional collaboration, optimizing manufacturing processes, and mentoring team members to achieve project objectives effectively.

Main Tasks

• 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

 

We offer

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a global organization.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation.