What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation Project Manager position at MANN+HUMMEL?
Role Summary
Job Description
This is a Hybrid position based at our location in Raleigh, NC.
Job Responsibilities
Education:
Job Description
This is a Hybrid position based at our location in Raleigh, NC.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of ideation, product feasibility, strategic alignment, market analysis, and sustainability, while leading innovation projects within cross-functional teams
- Develop innovative filtration and separation solutions, with a focus on clean air technologies for the life sciences and environmental markets
- Collaborate closely with global MANN HUMMEL departments and external partners, including universities, institutes, suppliers, and consultants
- Initiate and foster collaborations with internal and external customers, particularly in the Americas
- Focus on customer centricity, understanding their problems, and developing targeted solutions with a clear value proposition
- Oversee all phases of product development, from idea generation to series launch
- Manage engineering aspects of innovation projects, including concept design, detailed design, prototype development, specification management, testing, documentation, and risk analysis
- Utilize financial evaluation tools to assess and drive project decisions based on business cases
Education:
- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering
- 3 years' minimum experience in material engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, production engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 3 years' minimum relevant work experience in one or more of the following fields: filter media, carbon capture, sorbent development, filtration systems, HVAC/air purification, life sciences, and/or fiber and polymer science
- Strong competence in technological and business innovation, with a deep understanding of filtration and separation systems
- Proven track record in managing innovation projects
- Business acumen, entrepreneurial mindset, customer-driven, and results-oriented
- Creativity and ability to generate new ideas and recognize business opportunities
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with internal and external contacts
- Strong prioritization and delegation skills
- Ability to work effectively in international teams, with a "can do" attitude, organizational skills, dedication, and perseverance
- Strong ability to work autonomously in all phases of product development, from idea generation to series launch with minimal guidance
