Lead Product Engineer

HomeCareerJob Vacancies Gastonia, United States | Other | Experienced | Unlimited | March 24, 2026 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 DescriptionRole SummaryLead Product Engineer – Industrial FiltrationONSITE – Gastonia, NCAs a Lead Product Engineer within our Industrial Business Group, you will lead the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies used in air and liquid filtration systems. This role is responsible for hands-on product design from concept through production release, including 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawings, material selection, and product validation.This position is focused on mechanical product development and requires strong experience designing physical hardware using modern CAD tools and GD&T. The role works closely with manufacturing, testing, and global engineering teams to deliver robust, production-ready products.Main TasksLead the design and development of air/liquid filtration system products, conceptualizing complex mechanical designs, components, and assemblies to meet internal/external specifications, cost, and timelinesMaintain a high level of accountability and responsiveness in customer communication, ensuring customer satisfaction and positioning the company as the preferred choice for technical engineering solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate product designs, determine feasibility, and minimize costs for development and manufacturing while ensuring strong design for manufacturability (DFM)Work closely with operations to align product designs with production strategies, understanding and optimizing process capabilities and manufacturing requirements for mechanical componentsCoordinate Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) activities for product design validation, analyzing results to optimize performance, reliability, robust manufacturing, and costCollaborate with Testing to establish validation methods, interpret results, and recommend design improvements and corrective actions based on test outcomesWork with Global Business and Technology Solutions (GBTS) for engineering and CAD tasks including support for 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and design documentationActively participate and support Kaizen/DLS workshops and contribute to annual objectives related to product design and development improvementsComplete required tasks for each Gate as per the program management development process including required engineering deliverables and design release documentationSupport development and release of engineering drawings, design documentation, and Bills of Material (BOM) to ensure accurate product release into manufacturingRequired QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering disciplineExperienceMinimum 3 years of experience in mechanical product design and developmentDemonstrated ownership of product development from concept through production releaseExperience creating and releasing engineering drawings and managing engineering change processesRequired Technical SkillsProficiency in 3D CAD modeling tools such as NX, Creo, CATIA, or similar platformsStrong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysisExperience creating and managing Bills of Material within engineering or ERP systems such as SAPExperience in Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA)Strong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to collaborate across global engineering teamsAvailability for 10–20% domestic travelPreferred ExperienceExperience designing industrial equipment, automotive components, or fluid handling productsExperience designing plastic injection molded, stamped metal, or cast mechanical componentsExperience with filtration systems or fluid system componentsFamiliarity with filter manufacturing processesExposure to program or project management within product development programsAre 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.