Product Engineering Manager

SPX Flow – globally and locally:

SPX FLOW, Inc. manufactures and supplies engineered flow components, process equipment, and turn‑key systems. The Company offers 20 brands of pumps, valves, mixes, air dryers, hydraulic tools, homogenizers, separators, and heat exchangers, filtration solutions as well as aftermarket parts and services.

As a world leader in sustainable solutions, we’ve launched projects at our facilities to save energy and reduce waste, and we engineer efficiency into our products and technologies to help our customers do the same. We currently hold more than 550 patents worldwide, and roughly 44% of them are related to sustainability and clean technology.

About the role:

The Product Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers and drafters in Europe. This role oversees the New Product Development (NPD) and R&D projects during the execution phase for the B&L and JPI product lines, as well as works closely with Product Management on ideation and business case development.

The manager is also responsible for sustaining engineering for B&L products in Norderstedt, as well as driving VAVE and cost‑saving initiatives.

This position requires a strategic mindset, a strong technical background (mechanical or electrical), proven leadership skills, cross‑functional collaboration, customer support, and compliance with relevant standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Norderstedt Product Engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cost effectiveness. Oversee sustaining engineering for B&L products in Norderstedt, ensuring product quality and performance.
• Drive VAVE and cost-reduction initiatives for our B&L products.
• Manage NPD and R&D projects for B&L and JPI product lines, from execution through launch.
• Collaborate with Product Management on new product ideation and business case development.
• Monitor KPIs and implement action plans to meet performance targets.
• Support root cause analysis and second-level technical issue resolution.
• Adopt and improve engineering tools and processes (e.g., CAD, PDM, PLM).
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ATEX, Machinery Directive).
• Coordinate with global engineering resources to optimize capacity and execution.

Qualifikation

• Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience, preferably with manufacturing background.
• Technical team management experience with 2+ years.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce professional engineering reports and presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in measurement control and regulation technology.
• First experiences with IoT.
• Must understand BOM management.
• Occasional travel required (~10%).
• Must be fluent in English and German.

Benefits

• Home office options and flexible working to accommodate all employees.
• Performance & recognition programs.
• Bonus structures (depending on company and personal performance).
• Family friendly policies.
• Genuine progression and development opportunities with a global organization.
• Healthy minds and healthy lives resources.
• Retirement savings plans with company contributions.

At SPX FLOW, sustainability is more than a buzzword. It’s a way forward. We improve the world through innovative, sustainable solutions.

We put people first, creating opportunities for everyone, and we give back to our communities too. Our team members are what make SPX FLOW special.

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