What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I-Maintenance position at ZF Group?
Job description:
- Manage and lead maintenance technicians, planners, and MRO personnel to improve equipment reliability, safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
- Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs in collaboration with production, engineering, and OEM teams to maximize equipment uptime.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, and maintenance activities for daily operations, shutdowns, and special projects using SAP PM and Axalant.
- Drive asset care initiatives through training, inspections, lubrication management, predictive maintenance, and continuous equipment improvement.
- Oversee spare parts inventory, warranty tracking, tooling refurbishment, and maintenance resources to support operational requirements.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, ISO/IATF standards, housekeeping (5S), and all company policies and procedures.
- Lead employee development through training, coaching, performance management, corrective actions, and qualification tracking.
- Serve as the communication liaison between shifts, support troubleshooting efforts, and implement continuous improvement programs to reduce equipment failures and increase efficiency.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2-5 years of related experience
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within maintenance.
- Ability to use and train individuals to repair production/manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge of machining/production processes and machine maintenance and/or repair processes/procedures.
- Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Excel) and knowledge
- English language competency
Availability and flexibility schedule (e.g. weekends) to meet customer requirements.
Preferred Skills and experience:
- Associate degree strongly preferred
- 2-5 years of manufacturing experience
- SAP Maintenance/other MOS (maintenance operating system) experience, with Axalant experience a plus.
- Proficient in requirements of local, state & federal laws as required for industrial manufacturing (i.e. OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.