Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

Klüber Lubrication NA LP

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Plymouth, MI Until 8/25/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead regional air filtration product design and development projects for OE customers.
  • Manage APQP projects for OEM/OES/Tier 1 customers, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, VDA, and customer standards.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive projects from concept through SOP and handoff to Sales/Operations.
  • Oversee launch activities, approvals, and project execution across production sites.
  • Initiate and execute filter media and product development projects (PDP-I/PDP-C).
  • Contribute to R&D innovation and develop technical value propositions for advanced air quality solutions.
  • Track market trends and competitor developments to support product strategy and future technologies.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years exp in similar role and industry
  • Engineering (Application, Mechanical, Textile, Chemical) preferred
  • Automotive experience required
  • Automotive processes knowledge preferred
  • Filtration experience (particle, functional and adsorption) preferred
  • (particle, functional and adsorption) 
  • Business Acumen mindset

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies LP
About this role

Summary

Lead air filtration projects, manage cross-functional teams, oversee product launch, and contribute to innovation.

Job title

Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Plymouth, MI; on-site required, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementautomotive processesair filtration

Preferred skills

engineering applicationfiltration experiencebusiness acumen

Specializations

mechanicalair filtrationproject managementautomotiveproduct development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Plymouth, MI 48170, USA

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