Supplier Development Engineer

About The Team

The active damping system sMOTION anticipates irregularities on the road and almost completely compensates for jerky movements, allowing occupants to work or relax without disruption in the autonomously controlled cars of the future. With this active damping concept, ZF helps to take ride comfort, driving dynamics, and safety to a new level. sMOTION makes an important contribution to automated driving. Now, we are looking for a new colleague with SDE expertise in machining parts for our Chassis Solution Technology at our Shanghai location.

What you can look forward to as a Supplier Quality Engineer - Machining:

• Overall supplier management within commodity of turned parts, or welding tube manufacturing.
• Manage supplier APQP activities to ensure project flawless launch.
• Take the initiative and necessary actions to ensure the suppliers meeting all requirements and specifications during every business phase.
• Close monitoring supplier KPI and drive continuous improvement to meet target.
• Perform supplier process audit. Leading escalated quality topics and support VAVE activity.
• Leading new supplier development in collaboration with purchasing to fulfill business strategy.

Your Profile as a Supplier Quality Engineer - Machining:

• Mechanical or tooling design background. 5 years + Automotive business experience.
• Experience on quality or supplier management 3+ years, ifamiliar with machining parts or bearing parts manufacturing process techniques and quality standards.
• Familiar with AIAG Quality tools, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FEMA..etc.
• VDA 6.3 Auditor, certificate plus. Sig Sigma Green Belt (recommended).
• Good Problem-Solving techniques experience (mandatory). Good teamwork sense and practices.
• Fluent in written and speaking English and Local Language Chinese.

Why you should choose ZF in China?

Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment. 
Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.