Lead Engineer - Industrial Business

Lead Engineer - Industrial Business

Lead Product Engineer in the industrial group, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design and development of filtration 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.

• Lead the design and development of air/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 choi.
• 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.
• Actively participate and support Kaizen/DLS workshops and contribute to annual objectives.
• Complete required tasks for each Gate as per the program management development process.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a similar relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a lead engineering role.
• Proven experience in leading cross‑cultural engineering teams effectively.
• Experience in new product development.

Required Skills:

• 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.
• Availability for overnight domestic travel (10‑20%).
• Outcome‑oriented attitude.

• Experience with NX/Catia/Creo preferred.
• Background in Industrial and/or Heavy‑Duty segments preferred.
• Working knowledge of filter manufacturing processes.
• Program/Project Management experience.
• Proficient in 3D Solid Modeling.
• Experience using SAP.
• Knowledge of plastics engineering, metal stamping and casting, or previous involvement in filtration projects a plus.

Location: Raleigh, NC, Portage, MI, or Gastonia, NC.

Visa Sponsorship: No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

This is an onsite position based at our locations in Raleigh, NC, Portage, MI, or Gastonia, NC.