Job Description

Role : Product development engineer - Oil filters. Role Definition : Designing, developing, and testing oil filters for engines, transmission, and hydraulic applications, focusing on optimizing filtration efficiency, contaminant removal, and overall performance while considering factors like material selection, filter design, and manufacturing processes Key responsibilities : Design and development: Creating new oil filter designs based on engine requirements, considering factors like oil flow rate, contaminant size, and operating temperatures. Selecting appropriate filter media materials (paper, synthetic fibers) to achieve desired filtration efficiency. Designing filter housing components like seals, anti-drainback valves, and bypass valves. Conduct thorough bench marking studies by analyzing competitor products, industry standards, and emerging trends. Collect & Analyze quantitative and qualitative data on product Features & Applications. Create and maintain a bench marking database, regularly updating it with new market intelligence and product comparisons. Testing and analysis: basic understanding of laboratory tests filter performance. Analyzing test data to identify areas for improvement and optimize filter design. Performing field testing on vehicles to validate filter performance under real-world conditions. Material selection: Researching and evaluating new materials for filter media, seals, and housing components to improve filter performance and durability. Assessing material compatibility with engine oils and operating environments. Manufacturing support: Collaborating with production engineers to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of oil filters. Identifying potential manufacturing challenges and proposing solutions.