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Get Access To All JobsAs worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.
Salary Compensation
The position is classified in the non-tariff category, based on a 40-hour workweek and the fulfillment of all tasks and requirements.
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit it exclusively via our internal applicant management system, SuccessFactors. You can access it through the homepage by navigating to M+H Careers – our internal job portal.
If you do not have a MANN+HUMMEL email address, please send your application, including the reference number 8025, to jobs@mann-hummel.com.
If you have any questions, please contact your HR Business Partner.
Role Summary
As Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m/f/d), you will lead the global Hydraulic Initiative and drive the strategic development of MANN+HUMMEL's hydraulic business across the Heavy Duty and Industrial / Off-Road markets.
Combining business development, portfolio strategy, market development, and cross-functional leadership, you will identify growth opportunities, strengthen our market position, and translate market and customer requirements into sustainable business success. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Quality, Controlling, regional Product Management, and regional stakeholders, you will shape our hydraulic solutions strategy, drive portfolio expansion, and support the successful implementation of global growth initiatives.
Your Responsibilities
- Developing and continuously refining the global strategy for hydraulic solutions, including product portfolio, roadmap, market approach, and business models
- Defining, implementing, and monitoring market, customer, and product strategies in close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and regional organizations
- Creating, coordinating, and executing business development plans and business cases while ensuring stakeholder alignment and achievement of strategic and financial targets
- Driving market intelligence and competitive analysis activities to identify customer needs, market trends, competitive developments, and growth opportunities in hydraulic applications
- Translating customer and market requirements into structured product specifications, portfolio priorities, and innovation initiatives
- Establishing and maintaining innovation and product roadmaps together with Engineering and relevant business functions
- Defining regional targets and coordinating the necessary actions together with regional stakeholders and specialist functions
- Leading and coordinating global cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Controlling
- Collaborating closely with project managers to ensure successful execution of customer, application, and market-driven projects
- Acting as a strategic sparring partner for Sales to support customer acquisition, market penetration, and business expansion activities
- Supporting global customer engagement activities, including customer visits, presentations, trade fairs, exhibitions, and business development initiatives
- Driving market expansion, competitive positioning, and sustainable growth of the hydraulic business globally
Your Profile
- Education: You have successfully completed a university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a comparable technical or commercial discipline.
- Experience: Several years of professional experience in Business Development, Product Management, Strategic Market Development, Application Engineering, Technical Sales, or a comparable role within an international industrial environment.
- Expertise:
- Strong market, customer, and product knowledge in hydraulic systems, fluid power, filtration, heavy-duty, off-road, industrial, or related technical solution environments
- Proven track record in business development, strategic portfolio management, and business case development
- Experience identifying growth opportunities and driving market expansion initiatives
- Strong commercial acumen combined with solid technical understanding
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing international stakeholders in a matrix organization
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate market needs into sustainable business opportunities
- Language Skills: Very good English skills are required; German language skills are beneficial.
- Personality:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on and execution-oriented approach
- Commercially driven with a strong customer and market focus
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to build alignment across functions and regions
- Results-oriented and motivated by driving sustainable business growth
- Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment
- Willingness to travel internationally
Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at TalentAcquisitionGermany@mann-hummel.com. Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us.
Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via email. Kindly use our online application form instead.
Social Benefits
- You work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom
- A 40-hour work week
- Performance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits
- Flexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacation
- Hybrid working option: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home (employees with children under the age of 12: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home)
- Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development
- In-house company restaurant
- Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children)
- A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance
- Additional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance)
- A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)
- Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.
As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.
Salary Compensation
The position is classified in the non-tariff category, based on a 40-hour workweek and the fulfillment of all tasks and requirements.
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit it exclusively via our internal applicant management system, SuccessFactors. You can access it through the homepage by navigating to M+H Careers – our internal job portal.
If you do not have a MANN+HUMMEL email address, please send your application, including the reference number 8025, to jobs@mann-hummel.com.
If you have any questions, please contact your HR Business Partner.
Role Summary
As Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m/f/d), you will lead the global Hydraulic Initiative and drive the strategic development of MANN+HUMMEL's hydraulic business across the Heavy Duty and Industrial / Off-Road markets.
Combining business development, portfolio strategy, market development, and cross-functional leadership, you will identify growth opportunities, strengthen our market position, and translate market and customer requirements into sustainable business success. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Quality, Controlling, regional Product Management, and regional stakeholders, you will shape our hydraulic solutions strategy, drive portfolio expansion, and support the successful implementation of global growth initiatives.
Your Responsibilities
- Developing and continuously refining the global strategy for hydraulic solutions, including product portfolio, roadmap, market approach, and business models
- Defining, implementing, and monitoring market, customer, and product strategies in close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and regional organizations
- Creating, coordinating, and executing business development plans and business cases while ensuring stakeholder alignment and achievement of strategic and financial targets
- Driving market intelligence and competitive analysis activities to identify customer needs, market trends, competitive developments, and growth opportunities in hydraulic applications
- Translating customer and market requirements into structured product specifications, portfolio priorities, and innovation initiatives
- Establishing and maintaining innovation and product roadmaps together with Engineering and relevant business functions
- Defining regional targets and coordinating the necessary actions together with regional stakeholders and specialist functions
- Leading and coordinating global cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Controlling
- Collaborating closely with project managers to ensure successful execution of customer, application, and market-driven projects
- Acting as a strategic sparring partner for Sales to support customer acquisition, market penetration, and business expansion activities
- Supporting global customer engagement activities, including customer visits, presentations, trade fairs, exhibitions, and business development initiatives
- Driving market expansion, competitive positioning, and sustainable growth of the hydraulic business globally
Your Profile
- Education: You have successfully completed a university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a comparable technical or commercial discipline.
- Experience: Several years of professional experience in Business Development, Product Management, Strategic Market Development, Application Engineering, Technical Sales, or a comparable role within an international industrial environment.
- Expertise:
- Strong market, customer, and product knowledge in hydraulic systems, fluid power, filtration, heavy-duty, off-road, industrial, or related technical solution environments
- Proven track record in business development, strategic portfolio management, and business case development
- Experience identifying growth opportunities and driving market expansion initiatives
- Strong commercial acumen combined with solid technical understanding
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing international stakeholders in a matrix organization
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate market needs into sustainable business opportunities
- Language Skills: Very good English skills are required; German language skills are beneficial.
- Personality:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on and execution-oriented approach
- Commercially driven with a strong customer and market focus
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to build alignment across functions and regions
- Results-oriented and motivated by driving sustainable business growth
- Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment
- Willingness to travel internationally
Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at TalentAcquisitionGermany@mann-hummel.com. Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us.
Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via email. Kindly use our online application form instead.
Social Benefits
- You work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom
- A 40-hour work week
- Performance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits
- Flexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacation
- Hybrid working option: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home (employees with children under the age of 12: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home)
- Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development
- In-house company restaurant
- Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children)
- A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance
- Additional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance)
- A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)
- Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Hydraulic Technician
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM job descriptions often specify formal hydraulic systems training or a degree in mechanical or industrial technology. Gather transcripts, trade certifications, and employer letters confirming hands-on experience with hydraulic schematics, cylinder repair, and fluid power systems before applying.
Target employers in capital-intensive industries
Construction equipment, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing companies operate hydraulic systems at scale and have established HR processes for sponsoring foreign technicians. Facilities running multi-shift operations are more likely to have PERM filing history than small independent shops.
Search open roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Hydraulic Technician positions by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to roles where PERM filing is already part of the hiring process rather than a negotiation you'll have to initiate.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL's prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for your specific region before you accept an offer or sign an employment agreement.
Clarify the employer's PERM timeline during interviews
Ask whether the company uses in-house HR or outside counsel for labor certification, and how long recent PERM cases took to certify. DOL analyst review has run over a year in some periods, so understanding the employer's filing capacity helps you assess realistic green card timelines.
Document on-the-job training for EB-3 eligibility
EB-3 skilled-worker cases require proof the role needs at least two years of training or experience. Collect annotated job records, apprenticeship completion certificates, and supervisor statements that map your hydraulic maintenance tasks to the O*NET occupation profile before your I-140 is prepared.
Green Card Hydraulic Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hydraulic Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Hydraulic Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the occupation typically requires at least two years of specialized training or experience. Roles that also require a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering technology may qualify under EB-2. The employer's PERM job description determines which category applies, and the DOL must certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available before the I-140 can be filed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which can be difficult to establish for many technician roles. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication typically add one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status, and priority date backlogs vary by country of birth.
What documents do I need to support a PERM application for this position?
You'll need evidence tying your qualifications directly to the PERM job description. That includes transcripts, trade or vocational certifications, apprenticeship completion records, and detailed employer reference letters describing your work with hydraulic schematics, fluid power systems, and component repair. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize whether your credentials match the minimum requirements stated in the certified labor condition, so documentation specificity matters.
Where can I find Hydraulic Technician jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Hydraulic Technician positions filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to roles where you'd need to convince the employer to initiate PERM from scratch, which is a significant ask for many small or mid-size industrial employers who haven't sponsored before.
Can my country of birth affect how long my green card takes after PERM is certified?
Yes. Once your I-140 is approved, you can only file for adjustment of status when your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin. Nationals from countries with high EB-3 demand, such as India and China, face multi-year backlogs. Nationals from most other countries are closer to current. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly so you can track your place in the queue.