Process Engineering Expert - High Pressure Die Casting

Req ID 73461  |  Northville, Michigan (US-MI), United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

About the team:
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.

We are looking a Process Engineering Expert with experience in high pressure die casting to join our team in Northville, MI.

What can you look forward to as Process Engineering Expert - High Pressue Die Casting:

The Process Engineering Expert - High Pressure Die Casting is responsible for managing development projects, in addition in this role the process expert will work with multicultural teams in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe.

Position Responsibilities:

• Active participation and management of the front loading process (including simultaneous engineering), high pressure die casting and machining component design to process development including subsequent processes such as washing, leak testing, assembly, packaging, automation, Q standard and the associated Requirements according to ZF specifications.
• Carrying out technical discussions as part of new customer projects (discussions prior to award, technological support) to support award decisions
• Carrying out development meetings, technical reviews before series production, technological support and process development up to series production of die-cast parts with a focus on machining and subsequent processes.
• Introduction of extensive tool and component concepts with affected areas and suppliers, taking into account functional, manufacturing, qualitative and economic aspects.
• Conducting negotiations with foundries, processing companies and machine and device manufacturers under best practice aspects, especially with regard to quality, supply and profitability.
• Control of professional mold management including the complete mold management of all tools owned by ZF (e.g., tool life monitoring)
• Coordination and implementation of national and international strategic supplier development projects (preventive) and operational task force support (escalations)
• Participation in the framework of part family strategies, support in solving technology and quality problems
• Coordination with purchasing and the decentralized factory quality departments
• Cooperation with supplier management within the House of Competence Casting at the global locations

Your profile as a Process Engineering Expert - High Pressure Die Casting:

• Bachelor's degree in  mechanical engineering, production technology, manufacturing technology.
• 5+ years of experience preferably in the areas of management, production, technology planning, technology development, industrialization, supplier development regarding the above-mentioned focal points
• Experience in project management with the appropriate tools
• Specific knowledge in the areas of melting, foundry, mold making and the downstream processes along the value chain
• Specific knowledge in the areas of machining processing, fixture construction including tool- and production concepts, washing, leak testing, assembly, along the value chain
• Solid knowledge of the aluminum die casting process
• Excellent communication skills in an international environment, diplomacy, negotiation skills as well as empathy and assertiveness
• Knowledge of methods for structured problem solving
• High resilience, commitment and willingness to travel on domestic business and abroad
• Experience with SAP and Axalant or comparable ERP and engineering change systems.
• Certification as Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or comparable improvement methodology.
• Project Management Certification (PMO) (Preferably)

Be part of our ZF team as Process Engineering Expert - High Pressure Die Casting and apply now!

Contact

Mariana Lizeth Cantu

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