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Materials Engineer - Filter Media

Gastonia US Operations Experienced Unlimited

Gastonia

Unlimited

Operations

Experienced

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 Description

ROLE SUMMARY

This is an Onsite position based at our location in Gastonia, NC.

No Visa sponsorships are available for this position.

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Materials Engineer to serve as a technical expert in raw materials, material performance, and durability. This role is responsible for developing and implementing material standards, supporting innovation initiatives, managing technical knowledge, and providing strategic guidance on material selection and application. The successful candidate will work closely with product development, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, customers, suppliers, and external research organizations to ensure materials meet performance, quality, and business requirements.

As a key member of the engineering team, the Materials Engineer will drive continuous improvement, support new product development, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to MANN+HUMMEL's innovation and intellectual property strategies

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Standards & Technical Leadership

Develop, maintain, and implement technical standards for designated raw material groups
Define material specifications and qualification requirements for new products and applications
Evaluate and approve materials for production use while ensuring compliance with performance and durability standards
Provide technical authority on material-related decisions, including authority to reject materials that do not meet requirements
Develop and continuously improve engineering procedures, test methods, and technical instructions

Innovation & Product Development

Support advanced development projects through evaluation of new materials and technologies
Collaborate with Product Management and Advanced Development teams to identify innovative material solutions
Contribute to innovation roadmaps and technology strategies aligned with business objectives
Participate in the planning, execution, and implementation of innovation projects

Intellectual Property & Technical Research

Support patent strategy development and assess invention disclosures
Monitor internal and competitive patent activities and emerging material technologies
Identify opportunities for innovation and intellectual property development

Knowledge Management

Maintain and update engineering handbooks, material databases, and technical documentation
Capture project lessons learned and incorporate findings into engineering standards and best practices
Facilitate knowledge transfer across engineering, manufacturing, and global teams
Ensure technical information is accessible and available to stakeholders worldwide

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams regarding material-related issues
Participate in root cause investigations, failure analysis, and corrective action activities
Support customer and supplier technical discussions, negotiations, and specification reviews
Collaborate with global engineering teams to standardize materials and best practices

External Representation

Represent MANN+HUMMEL at technical conferences, industry events, trade shows, and exhibitions
Build and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, suppliers, and industry organizations
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with minimum of 5 years of experience in materials engineering and raw materials in a large fast-paced manufacturing environment OR a Master's / Doctorate degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience
Experience with material qualification, performance testing, and durability validation
Proven experience supporting product development and manufacturing operations
Familiarity with material specifications, industry standards, and testing methodologies
The ability to travel up to 20% to other MANN+HUMMEL plants as well as to customer and supplier sites within the United States and Mexico as needed

Preferred Education, Experience & Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of polymers, composites, filter media, and filtration materials
Master's / Doctorate degree preferred
Knowledge of material characterization techniques and failure analysis methods
Experience with material selection and fitness-for-use assessments
Understanding of manufacturing processes and material-process interactions
Proficiency in engineering analysis tools and Microsoft Office applications
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Materials Engineer - Filter Media

Gastonia US Operations Experienced Unlimited

Materials Engineer - Filter Media

About this role

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