Plant Quality Engineer (Gears)

Req ID 56033 | Gray Court, United States

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Position Summary: The primary role of the Gear Plant Quality Engineer will be to coordinate technical solutions related to Machining Quality Processes, as well as being a first responder to quality issues in production. 

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with Customer Quality Engineer, Product and Manufacturing Engineering personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of design.  Make recommendations to modify customer part specifications and tolerances as necessary to support cost effective production.
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems during new tool or process design and startup.
• Participate in the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Elaborate and Maintain Control Plans throughout the life of the part.
• Collaborate to Develop and submit PPAP documents for new product launches to meet customer requirements.
• Perform appropriate measurement system analysis tools.
• Support the cross-function team to resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and materials-related issues.
• Support the cross-function team to resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
• Facilitate and promote use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and assess product quality to determine adequacy, capability and ability to comply with customer specifications and company’s specifications.
• Develop and maintain documents and procedures related to quality standards, risk analysis, lessons learned from product recalls, product audits, field returns and repairs, complaints, scrap, and rework, and retain documented information as evidence.
• Interpret prints and measurement tools (GD&T).
• Provide guidance to manufacturing personnel in the proper application of quality systems and tools.
• Utilize basic quality tools along with problem-solving and lean manufacturing techniques in the support of continuous improvement, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions promoting lessons learned process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 
• 3+ years of related progressive experience in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Proven ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proven creativity and analytical methods with high-level attention to detail
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management
• Knowledge of machining and heat treatment processes within the automotive industry preferred 
• Gear Processing Expertise preferred
• Klingelnberg Gear Inspection
• Gear Grinding, hobbing, power honing, broaching machine knowledge preferred 

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Plant Quality Engineer (Gears) and apply now!

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran