Senior Application Engineer (Steering Wheels)

 Req ID 49721 | OSS Washington, United States

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Application Engineering Department in Washington, MI!

Responsibilities:

• Design, validate, and release steering wheel and driver airbag air bag product designs in accordance with ZF Global Development Process (GDPEP).
• Create and release accurate engineering documentation into ZF North American systems used in design and production including CRs, BOMs, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs in a timely manner.
• Establish and manage detail engineering development timing to support program deliverables.
• Lead problem root cause analysis and development of DFMEAs.
• Lead design validation (DV) and production validation (PV) including development of required design changes.
• Lead technical member of ZF Simultaneous Engineering Team (SET) and customer Product Development Team.
• Lead technical communication with customer engineering and plants and ZF CUU plants.
• Support implementation of VA changes.
• Support supplier selection process, design reviews, tool designs, process changes and PPAP requirements as needed.
• Lead fabrication, ordering, and follow on-time delivery of prototype samples in support of customer deliverables and DV testing.
• Occasional travel to ZF or customer plants in North America as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of engineering design experience that may include experience in automotive interior systems, plastic moldings, diecasting, stampings, fastener applications & safety restraints.
• Analytical capabilities (e.g., CAE, GD&T, DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, DOE).
• Able to multi-task, work independently with good organization and documentation.
• Efficient in use of computer and software including MS Teams and Office.
• Ability to interface well with technical staff and functional department personnel.
• Strong customer relations skills.

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)
• A Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days remote/2 days onsite)
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Senior Engineer - Mechanical and apply now!

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. 

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