Engineer II - Manufacturing

About the Position

The Engineer II – Manufacturing plans and coordinates engineering activities for Axle Drive Unit product lines, focusing on reducing non-productive downtime and meeting customer demand, volume, and quality targets. This role supports the Supervisor during the installation of new or modified assembly equipment and implements process improvements to ensure proper assembly, sustain planned productivity levels, and achieve operational and quality objectives.

What you can look forward to as the Engineer II- Manufacturing: 

• Plans and implements effective procedures and policies utilizing TS16949 & other quality procedures to ensure that all Axle drive assembly equipment is in acceptable working conditions.
• Supports Supervisor in coordination of vendors and contractors for the installation of new equipment, components or processes, and evaluates performance according to specifications and quality standards.
• Assists in cost center budget planning as it pertains to manufacturing expenses and capital equipment investment. Provides technical information required for justification of expenses and investments.
• Active member in continuous development of assembly equipment and processes, utilizing PFMEA and employment of new technologies while supporting quality and business objectives.
• Provides technical clarification & troubleshoots problems that impact assembly safety and productivity.
• Reduces costs and non-value added activities using principles of ZFPS, VA/VE or related lean principles.
• Support in planning and execution of assembly cost reduction efforts and problem solving activities.
• Provides analysis of efficiency levels and facilitates introduction of new designs/methods to support continuous improvement in OEE.
• Works closely with Supplier Quality, Assembly, Maintenance and Process Quality to ensure final product quality meets customer & TS16949 requirements.
• Performs related tasks as needed.

Your Profile as Engineer II- Manufacturing:

• Bachelors in Engineering 
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience (internship/co-op included)
• English language competency. 
• Strong computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.  
• Experience applying lean manufacturing methods and 8D problem solving methodology & DoE.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now, and in the future, without company sponsorship

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation 
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Additional Information

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.