Lead Product Engineer, Home Appliances

MANN+HUMMEL

. Technical overall responsibility for global innovation and customer projects involving home-appliance filter elements .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeHimmelkron • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing filtration systems for the home-appliance sector, with a strong focus on technical innovation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and managing documentation while ensuring compliance with development processes.

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Filtration Systems DevelopmentHome-Appliance Sector KnowledgeTechnical Drawing InterpretationProject Management BasicsFluent German And English

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Hard Skills

Chemical EngineeringProcess EngineeringPlastics EngineeringMechanical EngineeringTechnical Concept DevelopmentBenchmark AnalysisPatent AnalysisTechnical DocumentationCost Target ManagementCustomer Requirement Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Problem-Solving SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsTeam OrientationSelf-Directed Working StyleEnthusiasm For Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Industry Keywords

Home-Appliance Filter ElementsInnovation ProjectsTechnical Development TargetsCross-Functional CollaborationInternational Project Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technical overall responsibility for global innovation and customer projects involving home-appliance filter elements
Develop new technical concepts, technologies, and products for the home-appliance sector
Contribute to customer and innovation projects from ideation through start of series production
Ensure technical development targets are met while taking cost targets into account
Review and analyze customer requirements and define and align the specifications document
Engineer home-appliance filter elements for customer, innovation, and independent aftermarket projects
Plan, budget, document, and manage technical validation activities
Create, coordinate, and maintain development-related documentation
Plan, conduct, evaluate, and document benchmark analyses
Conduct project- and product-related patent analyses and evaluations
Contribute to patent applications and patent development
Collaborate with international project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable qualification
At least 5 years of professional experience in the development of filtration systems; experience in the home-appliance sector is desirable
Strong systems expertise in filtration systems and plastics engineering
In-depth understanding of reading and interpreting technical drawings
Basic knowledge of project management
Excellent knowledge of the home-appliance sector and its development processes
Proficient user knowledge of MS Office
Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, at a business-negotiation level
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
Strong drive to shape and improve processes, combined with enthusiasm for cross-functional collaboration
Self-directed working style and strong team orientation
Strong problem-solving skills and assertiveness
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based compensation and comprehensive benefits
Flexible working hours, including flexitime or trust-based working time
30 days of annual leave
Talent management process supporting professional development
Company restaurant
Modern occupational pension plan supplementing the statutory pension scheme
Discounts through the Corporate Benefits portal, including on holidays, insurance, and fitness memberships
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
JobRad bicycle leasing
EV charging stations with a company charging tariff
Flexible work arrangements, with one standard work-from-home day per week
Up to two work-from-home days per week for employees with children under 12