Quality Project Engineer

Req ID 71386 | El Salto, Mexico, ZF Suspension Technology Guadalajara, S.A. de C.V.

ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. Whether it is a passenger car or commercial vehicle – the chassis plays a central role in safety, comfort and dynamics. ZF not only develops the essential components such as steering, braking or damping systems, the group also links all systems on board which are involved in longitudinal, lateral or vertical acceleration. This ensures a pleasantly relaxed driving experience without rough strokes – no matter whether occupants drive for themselves or are being driven autonomously.

What to expect as a Quality Project Engineer at our Location in El Salto:

• Responsible for meeting quality performance deliverables and attaining customer and quality related targets for new projects.
• Statistical analysis, presentations, and data analysis are all essential for collecting monitoring, evaluating and communicating data for new products in new product introduction process.
• Perform capability studies for new products and processes.
• Identify customer requirements for new and modified products. 
• Guide problem solving process for all significant internal issues.
• Assess risk of customer issues at key junctures in product development.
• Report and Assess Reliability testing results for new products. Complete Quality Plan for all new products. 
• Communicate development status of new products on quality milestones to guidance.
• Lead APQP efforts for product transfers with cross functional teams utilizing quality tools for this type of Advanced Product Quality Planning effort
• Lead and contribute to the following quality systems and/or activities: Manufacturing Sample Lot Quantities, PPAP's, Control Plans, P-FMEA, capability studies, SPC, Gage R&R, problem solving and preventive quality actions at the receiving manufacturing facilities
• Utilize tools such as root cause analysis through 8D problem solving, design of experiment and poka-yoke in support of the receiving facility to ensure quality level remains unchanged or improved
• Participate in validation test plans for quantity, test length and test type for each product family with product engineering
• Track and report product quality performance showing impact by product family or SKU
• Communicate and implement quality initiatives at manufacturing facilities

Your profile as a Quality Project Engineer:

• Previously held role as a Quality Engineer or Project Quality Engineer.
• Must have customer experice launching products with Ford, GM, Nissan, Toyota, Tesla, Stallantis within others.
• Working knowledge of Product Delivery Process and tools.
• Problem Solving (8´D methodology).
• ISO TS 16949
• APQP Methodology
• PPAP Methodology
• GD&T reading.
• Core tools
• Fixtures / Gauges design and manufacture.
• Moderate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; willing to learn company & customer systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; English proficiency
• Five (5) years of work experience in the automotive or similar industry.
• Three (3) years of work experience in one or more of the following areas: Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Operations.
• Previous experience in assembly operations and/or painting, is desirable
• Project leadership experience in a matrix organization is a plus.

Why choose in ZF in El Salto, Jalisco:

• Benefits above the law
• Global growth opportunities
• Competitive Wages

Be part of our ZF team as Engineer III-Eng'g Qual and apply now!

Contact

Jose Luis Rodriguez

marisol.zambrano@zf.com