Role Summary
Product Design Engineer
Company : MANN+HUMMEL
Location : Portage, Michigan
As a Product Design Engineer , you will conceptualize and create innovative designs that meet product specifications and cost targets. You'll collaborate across teams to ensure feasibility, optimize designs for performance and manufacturing, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen workshops.
Main Tasks
- Responsible for the design and development of filtration systems.
- Conceptualizes complex new product designs, changes, and concepts to meet internal and external product specifications, cost, and timing.
- Works with cross-functional teams to evaluate product designs and specifications, determining feasibility while minimizing costs for development and manufacturing.
- Collaborates with operations to understand process capabilities and provides product design recommendations aligned with production strategies.
- Coordinates all computer-aided engineering (CAE) necessary to validate product designs analytically.
- Analyzes results to optimize design for performance, robust manufacturing, and cost efficiency.
- Completes CAD tasks as assigned by the Lead Product Engineer (LPE) and / or Manager - Design & Development. Occasionally coordinates and reviews engineering and CAD tasks with GBTS.
- Actively participates in and supports Kaizen / DLS workshops and annual objectives.
- Completes required tasks for each Gate per xSEP process.
Your Profile
Education :
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringExperience :
Familiarity with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)Basic understanding of fluid dynamicsRequired Skills :
Strong problem-solving abilitiesExcellent task organization and time management skills to meet project deadlinesFlexibility for travel and attendance at Filtration training in EuropePreferred Qualifications :
Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience (including internships)Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or CreoBackground in the Heavy-Duty (HD) or Automotive industryExperience with casting and injection moldingPrevious involvement in filtration projectsWe offer
Benefits :
Competitive salary commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time offOpportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a global organizationA dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation#LI-Onsite