Manager Product Development

Mann+Hummel GmbH

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
  • 5 years of experience in Product Management or related roles
  • At least 1 year of experience with automotive filtration cataloging channels
  • Familiarity with G-KAT cataloging and CIM Database
  • Proficient in Project Lifecycle Management for automotive filtration products

Responsibilities

  • Develop product strategies and manage lifecycle for IAM filtration products
  • Coordinate with Sales and Marketing for product introductions and expansions
  • Analyze Vehicles in Operation (VIO) data for informed product decisions
  • Prepare financial justifications for product selection including ROI analysis
  • Conduct competitive analysis and create product bulletins
  • Provide technical support and conduct product training
  • Supervise daily activities of the product development team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead product development in a key business segment
  • Engagement with multiple automotive disciplines including Passenger Car and Heavy Duty
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams
  • Potential for professional growth within a global company
  • Supportive work environment with opportunities for internal training
Full Job Description
Role Summary

MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLC seeks a Manager Product Development for full-time position located in Gastonia, NC to lead all product development activities for the NAFTA filtration business segments, including Passenger Car, Industrial, Powersports, and Heavy Duty.

Main Tasks

  • Develop and implement product strategies and lifecycle management plans for Independent Aftermarket (IAM) filtration products.
  • Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to support new product introductions and product line expansions across multiple brands.
  • Manage and analyze Vehicles in Operation (VIO) data and related tools to support product decisions.
  • Prepare financial and technical justifications for product selection, including profit estimation and ROI analysis.
  • Conduct competitive product analysis and benchmarking. Create product bulletins and new number announcements.
  • Provide technical support and product training, including during internal training sessions.
  • Supervise and coordinate daily and ad hoc activities of the product development team.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Independent Aftermarket (IAM) filtration product knowledge within the organization.


Experience

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Experience:
  • 5 years of progressive post-bachelor's degree experience as a Product Manager, Sales and Product Engineering Manager, or closely related occupation in the auto parts industry.
  • The five years of progressive post-bachelor's degree experience must include at least 1 year of experience with cataloging channels of automotive filtration products for independent aftermarket, Original Equipment (OE), and Original Equipment Suppliers (OES); G-KAT for cataloging; CIM Database; and Project Lifecycle Management for automotive filtration products.

Other:
  • Up to 5% travel to company locations in North America. Full-Time position. Located at MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLC in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Apply for this position at https://www.mann-hummel.com/en/career

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