Materials Engineer Filter Media

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

• No Visa sponsorships are available for this position.

MANNHUMMEL 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 MANNHUMMELs innovation and intellectual property strategies

MaterialStandards & 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 MANNHUMMEL 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

Education & Experience:

Bachelors 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 Masters / 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 MANNHUMMEL 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
Masters / 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