Lead Product Engineer

Role Summary

Company: MANN+HUMMEL

Location: Portage, Michigan

As a Lead Product Engineer at MANN+HUMMEL in Portage, Michigan, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design and development of liquid filtration system products. Your responsibilities will include leading the conceptualization of complex designs, ensuring alignment with specifications, cost targets, and project timelines. Additionally, you will foster cross-functional collaboration, contribute to manufacturing process enhancements, and mentor team members to effectively achieve project objectives.

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 or Aeronautical Engineering Skills:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a lead engineering role.

Proven experience in leading cross-cultural engineering teams effectively

Proficiency in communicating clearly and delegating tasks across diverse linguistic backgrounds

Ability to define tasks with precise outcomes and deadlines aligned with project timelines

Strong follow-up and progress monitoring skills, adaptable to flexible schedules for coordinating with global colleagues

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

Experience in new product development

Availability for overnight domestic travel (10-20%)

Experience with NX/Catia/Creo preferred

Background in Automotive and/or Heavy-Duty industry preferred

Knowledge of plastics engineering, metal stamping and casting, or previous involvement in filtration projects a plus 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. #LI-Onsite