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.

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.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Required Qualifications

• 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%.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process improvement mindset
• Cross-functional leadership
• Technical documentation expertise
• Excellent communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong ownership mentality

Physical/Mental Demands:

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in an office as well as a manufacturing environment.  The noise level in the office environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands. The manufacturing work environment can be hot, and employees are often exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.  Employees are exposed to hazardous equipment daily and are required to wear mandatory PPE while in the manufacturing environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

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.