Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

You support our team as

Automotive Filtration Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead regional air filtration product design and development projects for OE customers.
• Manage APQP projects for OEM/OES/Tier 1 customers, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, VDA, and customer standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive projects from concept through SOP and handoff to Sales/Operations.
• Oversee launch activities, approvals, and project execution across production sites.
• Initiate and execute filter media and product development projects (PDP-I/PDP-C).
• Contribute to R&D innovation and develop technical value propositions for advanced air quality solutions.
• Track market trends and competitor developments to support product strategy and future technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years exp in similar role and industry
• Engineering (Application, Mechanical, Textile, Chemical) preferred
• Automotive experience required
• Automotive processes knowledge preferred
• Filtration experience (particle, functional and adsorption) preferred
• (particle, functional and adsorption)
• Business Acumen mindset

Some of your Benefits

401K Match

Performance Related Bonus

When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

Paid Holidays

With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Diversity & Inclusion

We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Health Insurance

Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.