Global Technical Product Manager (f/m/d)
Freudenberg · Potvorice
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Responsibilities:
At Freudenberg Filtration Technologies (FFT), you will shape a global filtration product portfolio at the intersection of technology, innovation, and market needs. You will own specifications, steer lifecycle decisions, and help bring competitive solutions to market worldwide.
Product standards: Define and continuously improve global core product specifications and selected regional standards.
Lifecycle ownership: Manage technical product decisions across the lifecycle, from launch (Stage-Gate/APQP) to optimization and phase-out.
Market translation: Translate market and business needs into development requirements and support cross-functional execution.
Value creation: Improve performance, cost, and competitiveness through product enhancements and value engineering.
Technical expertise: Provide technical expertise for product releases, root cause analysis, complex issues, complaints, and customer inquiries.
Portfolio strategy: Contribute technical insight, benchmarking, and roadmap input to strengthen portfolio strategy.
Market readiness: Coordinate certifications, test reports, and technical documentation for global market readiness.
Cross-functional partnership: Partner with engineering, production, sales, quality, purchasing, marketing, and global technical teams.
Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or a related technical field (recent graduates with strong academic or research performance are welcome).
Initial professional or research experience in product management, R&D, engineering, or a comparable technical environment (including internships, thesis projects, or PhD research).
Exposure to managing or contributing to technical products, development projects, or innovation topics.
Interest in working across the full product lifecycle—from concept to market and continuous improvement.
Solid understanding of technical concepts, testing methods, and documentation.
Fluent English skills (minimum B2 level, capable of technical discussions).
Based in or willing to commute to Potvorice with a hybrid presence of at least 50% on-site per month, along with readiness for international travel (approx. 10–20%).
Nice-to-Have:
Experience or interest in filtration, nonwovens, or industrial manufacturing.
Exposure to root cause analysis, failure analysis, or Stage-Gate development processes.
Experience working in cross-functional or international environments.
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.
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