What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at ZF Group?
About the Team
At ZF Foxconn Duncan, the Engineering Team works collaboratively across various departments—including Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Logistics. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the Axle assembly line, ensuring efficient daily operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the successful launch of new projects. This role requires adaptability to shifting priorities and a proactive mindset focused on continuous learning and growth within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
What you can look forward to as a Manufacturing Engineer- Make changes to enhance the machine functionality of the equipment. Continuously improve/upgrade equipment using six sigma/lean principles.
- Responsible for the implementation of the equipment on the floor from delivery to hand off to production. Troubleshoot and solve errors/problems on production equipment.
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Ensure the work environment, equipment and processes are in safe condition and meet or exceed OSHA requirements.
- Determines product specifications for the purchase of equipment, materials or parts, according to specifications and quality standards.
- Responsible for documentation and appropriate training plans.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Confers with management, design and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Involvement in team meetings with production and production support staff to help determine and develop areas of improvement in safety, productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
- Estimates, future manufacturing requirements and potential, help to ensure that the quality of the product produced meets all customer requirements.
- Master/Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering and or similar
- 2 years of experience with an automotive company and/or JIT (just-in-time) environment preferred (internship/co-op included).
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft and AutoCAD software.
- Prior experience in assembly/manufacturing environment, plant layout, cost analyst, Line balancing, blueprint reading, pneumatics and hydraulics preferred.
- Excellent communications capabilities with both verbal and written means.
- Good time management and prioritizing skills
- A working knowledge of statistical methods and SPC charts.
- Ability to work on-call, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
- 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
ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.