Supplier Development Engineer

About the Team

ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. The team develops essential components such as steering, braking, and damping systems, and integrates all systems involved in acceleration to ensure a smooth driving experience. Whether driving autonomously or manually, the team ensures safety, comfort, and dynamics.

What you can look forward to as Supplier Development Engineer?

• Supplier Qualification & Onboarding; Evaluate and approve new suppliers based on capability audits, capacity studies, and risk assessments.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement; Track and analyze supplier performance using KPIs (PPM, OTD, etc.).Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans (e.g., 8D).
• Process Audits & Capability Assessments; Conduct on-site process audits (e.g., Layered Process Audits, VDA 6.3). Assess manufacturing processes, equipment capability, and quality systems.
• Quality Management Support; Support PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and validation. Collaborate on Control Plans, FMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Launch Support; Work with suppliers during new program launches to ensure readiness (tooling, capacity, documentation).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration; Coordinate with purchasing, quality, engineering, and logistics teams. Act as a technical interface between internal teams and supplier facilities.

Your Profile as Supplier Development Engineer:

• 5 years of experience in the automotive industry
• English Advanced 
• Commodity Knowledge on forging & forming, iron casting, stamping and machining processes 
• Quality Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, VDA6.3, 8D) Knowledge
• Support supplier development activities when requiered by SQA
• Evaluation of risk analysis
• Project management skills
• Peform process audit at assigned suppliers
• Willingness for business travel (50% - 80%)

Why you should choose ZF in El Marqués, Qto?

• Career Growth and Development
• Exposure to a global Network
• Strong Corporate culture and reputation
• Hybrid role (Av de las Fuentes 29 Parque Industrial Bernardo Quintana 76246 El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico)