Product Engineer - High Purity

Filtration Group Corp•York, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview FG Air a fast-growing manufacturing and distribution company that is dedicated to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by providing pure air technologies The company manufactures a broad range of products for our customers in commercial spaces (i.e. office buildings, factories, hospitality, healthcare, etc.). The company’s filter offering includes panel, pleated and mini-pleated filters, among others, that are focused on the highest minimum-efficiency-reporting-values ratings and high-efficiency-particulate-absorbing requirements. We are a world leader in the ability to create true HEPA filters as well as gas phase filters with a differentiated ability and have partnered with several companies to produce OEM filter solutions for their products. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Product Engineer to manage the full product lifecycle of our high-performance (HP) cleanroom products. This role is responsible for product specifications, design improvements, cross-functional coordination, and operational throughput enhancement. The Product Engineer will play a critical role in improving cleanroom product designs and partnering with Operations to increase throughput of our HP products through our York HP room. This position requires hands-on filter design and construction experience and the ability to travel up to 50% to support customers, suppliers, and internal teams. This position is based in York, SC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5+ years of product engineering experience.
Proven experience in filter design and construction (air filters not required, but preferred).
Experience managing product specifications and engineering documentation.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM).
Ability to work onsite in York, SC.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cleanroom or high-performance (HP) products.
Experience improving production throughput and manufacturing flow.
Knowledge of airflow dynamics, filtration media, and structural design principles.
Experience working in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems.
Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management Own and manage the full product lifecycle from concept through production, sustaining, and end-of-life.
Develop and maintain detailed product specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
Lead design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned product lines.
Cleanroom Product Design & Throughput Optimization (Key Responsibility) Improve cleanroom product designs to enhance manufacturability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Partner with Operations to increase throughput of HP products through the York HP room.
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and improve yield.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to streamline assembly and testing processes.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to product performance or production challenges.
Engineering & Technical Leadership Design and develop filtration products and components, including structural and material considerations.
Apply knowledge of filter construction (media selection, frame design, sealing methods, airflow performance, structural integrity).
Validate product performance through testing and analysis.
Support quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements as applicable.
Coordinate with suppliers on component specifications and performance expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain teams.
Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders.
Travel up to 50% to support field evaluations, customer visits, supplier audits, and manufacturing sites.