Design Engineer

Overview

Filtran is seeking a Design / Project Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced filtration systems for automotive powertrain applications.

Filtran is seeking a Design / Project Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced filtration systems for automotive powertrain applications.

In this role, you will bring automotive filtration systems to life, from initial concept through production launch.

You will be responsible for all phases of product development, be the primary technical liaison to the customer, and perform technical project management duties.

You will create CAD models and engineering drawings and ensure that the design meets Filtran quality and manufacturing standards.

In this role, you will gain a broad view of the automotive industry, working closely with cross-functional teams including the test lab, quality, manufacturing, sales, and sourcing departments.

• Design innovative filtration products using Creo, adhering to Filtran standards and modeling best practices.
• Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, and APQP documentation.
• Ensure manufacturability, performance, and cost-optimization through DFMA and FEA/CFD simulations and test results.
• Apply strong understanding of powertrain filtration systems gained through hands‑on experience, training, and collaboration.

• Lead technical discussions in weekly customer meetings.
• Organize and facilitate cross-functional meetings to track technical open items.
• Collaborate with program managers and internal stakeholders to meet project milestones and deliverables.

• Develop validation plans and submit testing requests to the Filtran internal test lab.
• Coordinate test fixture design and validation activities based on customer and internal standards.
• Utilize knowledge of industry‑specific testing standards and validation procedures.

• Create and maintain engineering documentation including engineering drawings, bills of materials, failure mode and effects analyses, and engineering change orders.
• Support design changes, cost‑reduction efforts, and technical reviews.

• Contribute to new product innovation and existing product enhancements.
• Participate in IP generation, competitive benchmarking, and R&D initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Previous product design experience (professional and/or internship).
• Proficient in Creo with knowledge of modeling best practices, and experience optimizing designs based on simulation and/or test results. Advanced surfacing knowledge is a plus
• Ability to understand and interpret detailed engineering and testing specifications.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards and processes.
• Hands‑on experience working with cross‑functional teams, group facilitation, and problem‑solving.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, including excellent communication skills (listening, written, verbal, and presentation).

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• 2-3 years of project engineering and/or R&D experience with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers, preferably with hydraulic or filtration products.
• Direct customer interaction experience.
• Experience modelling production‑ready injection molded parts.
• Proficient conducting and/or utilizing FEA and CFD in the design process.
• Good understanding of fluid dynamics and simulation/analysis software (Solid Works Simulation, Solid Works Flow Simulation, Creo Simulate, etc.).
• Experience with high volume production (100,000 to 1,000,000 units/year), preferably injection molding of engineered resins, steel stampings, and/or filtration components.
• Proficient with MS Project and/or similar project tracking tools.
• Active member of engineering societies (SAE, ASTM, ISO, etc.)
• Experience as a US patent inventor or in novel product development.
• Ability to converse in additional languages (German, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, etc.).

• Salary Range - $85,000 - $96,000 (DOE).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Programs.
• 401K…