Product Development Engineer - Heavy Duty

Product Development Engineer - Heavy Duty

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries (as of 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #Stronger Together

Develop and maintain a product line, maintain publication data and support creation of technical literature. Understanding of the automotive aftermarket, especially the heavy duty (HD) segment.

• Perform research of the OE and aftermarket competitors’ catalogs and components for information regarding new parts additions, and upgrades of existing parts.
• Responsible for all facets of the product life cycle, to include;
  Outlining product detail, sourcing, new product introductions, supersessions, consolidations, re-labels and recalls; analyze new products and make recommendations.
• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of application and product data in all publications.
• Responsible for competitor analysis, maintaining competitor interchange data, and competitor market price analysis.
• Coordinate the development of all new product programs.
• Establish product and material specifications.
• Responsible for the quality of products and content of sets.
• Maintain close liaison with MAHLE Aftermarket Service Engineering, MAHLE Aftermarket Product Management – Germany, MAHLE OE engineering at international manufacturing locations and the engineering departments of vendors.
• Assist field sales personnel with customer needs and requirements.
• Respond to product inquiries submitted by sales personnel and customers.
• Assist in the establishment of pricing for new products/parts.
• Create mutually beneficial relationships with customers and suppliers
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Complies with Company policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Automotive Technology, Engineering or related field is required.

A minimum of 10 years experience in Automotive or Aftermarket, with 5 years experience in Product Management in the Heavy Duty industry is required.

• Working knowledge of internal combustion engines, engine sealing product design and materials, engine components in general, sourcing, completion of corrective action requests
• Ability to read and understand blueprints desired
• Must be able to ascertain how to react and successfully handle difficult situations.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge required in computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• International experience is preferred.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website

Entry level:
Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time:
Full Time

Functional area:

R&D

Department: BU3 Lifecycle and Mobility

Location:

Olive Branch, MS, US, 38654

Company: MAHLE Aftermarket (US) OB

Closing date for applications:
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As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality?

Then MAHLE is the right address for you.

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