Manager Product Development

MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLC seeks a Manager Product Development for a full‑time position located in Gastonia, NC. The role leads product development activities for the NAFTA filtration business segments: Passenger Car, Industrial, Powersports, and Heavy Duty. Main Tasks Develop and implement product strategies and lifecycle management plans for Independent Aftermarket (IAM) filtration products. Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to support new product introductions and product line expansions across multiple brands. Manage and analyze Vehicles in Operation (VIO) data and related tools to support product decisions. Prepare financial and technical justifications for product selection, including profit estimation and ROI analysis. Conduct competitive product analysis and benchmarking. Create product bulletins and new number announcements. Provide technical support and product training, including during internal training sessions. Supervise and coordinate daily and ad hoc activities of the product development team. Serve as the subject matter expert for Independent Aftermarket (IAM) filtration product knowledge within the organization. Education Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Professional Experience 5 years of progressive post‑bachelor’s degree experience as a Product Manager, Sales and Product Engineering Manager, or closely related occupation in the auto parts industry. Experience must include at least 1 year cataloging automotive filtration products for independent aftermarket, OE, and OES; use of G‑KAT for cataloging; CIM Database; and Project Lifecycle Management for automotive filtration products. Other Up to 5% travel to company locations in North America. Full‑time position located at MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLC in Gastonia, North Carolina. Apply for this position at #J-18808-Ljbffr MANN+HUMMEL