Manufacturing Engineer III

Job Description

About the Team: Experienced-level professional engineer responsible for advanced development/design of products, manufacturing/equipment plans, and or technical investigation of practical problems involving the full understanding of company products in diverse manufacturing processes/chains to conform to customer requirements.  Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to all departments in the plant and to the corporation as needed.

What you can look forward to as a Manufacturing Engineer: 

• Conducts independent analysis of operating conditions and specifications proposed and requested by customers. 
• Determines feasibility and product cost estimates from consideration of applicable policies and engineering requirements.
• Participates in the installation, operation and testing of equipment or products developed or modified in the field or technical center for sales and/or customer representatives. 
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods and work methods.
• Study specifications, engineering prints, manufacturing data and confer with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures and cost.
• Analyze and plan space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Manages and leads major work package in customer program or advanced development program.  
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and provide technical information and direction.

Your profile as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience within manufacturing operations (internship/co-op included)
• Expert-level knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering; Advanced knowledge of product line(s) and engineering design principles; Extensive experience with engineering change systems; In-depth understanding of engineering techniques and principles.
• Strong background in machining, automation, robotics, and CNC systems.
• 2 Years Project / Launch management experience preferred.
• Leadership skills preferred.

Why you should choose ZF in Lapeer, MI:

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