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Filtran | Filtration Group · 1 day ago

Project Engineer

Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

3+ years exp

Filtran is a global leader in filtration technology for the automotive industry. They are seeking a Project Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced filtration systems for automotive powertrain applications, overseeing all phases of product development and acting as the primary technical liaison to customers.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

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 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

Qualification

CreoProduct design experienceFEA/CFD simulationsAutomotive quality standardsEngineering documentationCross-functional teamworkMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointProject tracking toolsAdditional languagesCommunication skills

Required

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

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)

Preferred

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

3–5 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 fully drafted and rounded, 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 (SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks 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, MS Access, 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.)