Manufacturing Engineer

About the Team

Our Manufacturing Engineering team in El Marqués is responsible for developing robust, reliable, and scalable production solutions for new business launches. We work closely with multidisciplinary groups across Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supplier Management to ensure manufacturability and operational readiness. The environment is dynamic and project‑driven, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and flawless execution. Our team plays a key role in enabling ZF’s commitment to zero defects and operational efficiency.

What you can look forward to as Senior Manufacturing Engineer:

• Lead and manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for new manufacturing processes.
• Oversee validation of manufacturability, feasibility studies, and process capability evaluations.
• Administer new process launches including tooling implementation, engineering changes, and customer phase approvals.
• Conduct comparative analyses between new and current product platforms and ensure tooling compatibility.
• Coordinate and close open issues (PDCA) and implement lessons learned into future processes.
• Deliver complete manufacturing process documentation according to BIQ's and customer requirements.
• Train operational personnel and secure technical/material resources for successful process ramp-up.
• Analyze process data and operational metrics to define priorities and drive optimization.

Your Profile as Senior Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing within the automotive industry, (previous experience with Promess presses, Keyence visual systems, Staubli are highly considered). 
• Advanced English proficiency; strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in project management, process validation, and manufacturing documentation (AMEF, Flow Diagrams, Standard Work, Poka‑Yoke, etc.).
• Ability to interpret engineering designs and evaluate requirements for new products.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing dimensional data, metrics, and process KPIs.
• Availability for travel and flexible schedules depending on project phases.
• Knowledge and compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer-specific requirements.

Why you should choose ZF in El Marqués?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development, learning programs, and internal career growth.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and zero-defect culture.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with global exposure.