Porex, a Filtration Group company, is a global leader in advanced porous solutions for the healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. Our mission is to create a safer, healthier, and more productive world through cutting-edge technology and exceptional service. At Porex, we cultivate a culture driven by a Bias for Action, Trust, and an Entrepreneurial Spirit.

The Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of new processes, equipment, and system modifications within a manufacturing or production environment. This role involves creating and refining mechanical and process designs, overseeing equipment installation, and supporting start-up activities to ensure functionality, efficiency, and safety. The Design Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that support operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

1. Designs equipment tooling to resolve problems
2. Makes recommendations to overcome machine/process deficiencies
3. Seeks out and defines projects/processes which result in improvement of quality, productivity, labor utilization, training materials, machine parameters, operation procedures and cost
4. Executes approved programs to improve productivity and processes efficiencies to minimize waste and reduce costs
5. Researches all necessary technical information relating to assigned projects/processes
6. Accurately maintains all necessary technical documentation (records/data) in an appropriate format to ensure proper analyses and communication of results
7. Analyzes, draws conclusions and makes recommendations based on interpretation of collected data
8. Assures preparation and maintenance of engineering drawings on all fabricated parts, machine assemblies and tooling
9. Primary liaison for technology transfer to and from outside parties involving process machinery and equipment
10. Maintains access to all information concerning design including, but not limited to, automation, safety, durability, and repair/troubleshooting
11. Oversees maintenance of engineering drawing records including documentation, cataloging, duplication, and updating
12. Supervises activities of all personnel assigned for specific project work and ensures productivity and quality

ISO 9001 and Environmental, Health and Safety

1. Maintain awareness on company policies
2. Maintain awareness on company objectives for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
3. Support the Company’s continuous improvement initiatives

Other Responsibilities:

1. Contributes to the health and safety programs
2. Trains involved employees in assigned area
3. Audits programs for compliance with aid of outside parties
4. Member of Safety committee, as required
5. Any other duties that may be assigned

1. Minimum Associates Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
2. Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a related industry.
3. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with all levels of personnel
4. Objective and analytical problem solving skills

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.   

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group produces mission critical products with high replacement rates.  Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.  With revenues over $2 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world and has a global footprint of 141 facilities in 28 countries. Filtration Group has over 10,000 employees who are united in their Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.