What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer III position at ZF Group?
Job description:
Job Description
Job Description
About the Team: Experienced-level professional engineer responsible for advanced development/design of products, manufacturing/equipment plans, and or technical investigation of practical problems involving the full understanding of company products in diverse manufacturing processes/chains to conform to customer requirements. Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to all departments in the plant and to the corporation as needed.
What you can look forward to as a Manufacturing Engineer:
- Conducts independent analysis of operating conditions and specifications proposed and requested by customers.
- Determines feasibility and product cost estimates from consideration of applicable policies and engineering requirements.
- Participates in the installation, operation and testing of equipment or products developed or modified in the field or technical center for sales and/or customer representatives.
- Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods and work methods.
- Study specifications, engineering prints, manufacturing data and confer with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures and cost.
- Analyze and plan space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Manages and leads major work package in customer program or advanced development program.
- Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and provide technical information and direction.
Your profile as a Manufacturing Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of related engineering experience within manufacturing operations (internship/co-op included)
- Expert-level knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering; Advanced knowledge of product line(s) and engineering design principles; Extensive experience with engineering change systems; In-depth understanding of engineering techniques and principles.
- Strong background in machining, automation, robotics, and CNC systems.
- 2 Years Project / Launch management experience preferred.
- Leadership skills preferred.
Why you should choose ZF in Lapeer, MI:
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities