What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Engineer position at ZF Group?
About the Position
The Manufacturing Process Engineer plans, implements, and maintains stable, capable production processes that support product and process quality and throughput, while monitoring and resolving issues on assembly and manufacturing lines.
What you can look forward to as Manufacturing Process Engineer:
- Lead manufacturing process engineering activities for new product launches, including APQP, PPAP, tooling, fixtures, measurement systems, automation, and production readiness.
- Plan, install, and optimize manufacturing cells, equipment, CNC programs, gage programs, and production processes to improve quality, productivity, cycle time, and overall equipment performance.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve process documentation, including Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Maps, Standard Work Instructions, and technical standards.
- Conduct quality and process improvement initiatives through capability studies, Gage R&R (MSA), SPC analysis, audits, PDCA methodologies, and corrective action processes such as 8D investigations.
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing, equipment, and quality issues, including non-conforming products, customer complaints, audit findings, and process deviations.
- Manage tooling, fixtures, gauges, spare parts, and inventory while supporting cost reduction, energy efficiency, and supplier sourcing initiatives.
- Train and support production, maintenance, leadership teams, and new employees on manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and operational best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Planning, and OEM customers to drive continuous improvement and achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Your Profile as Manufacturing Process Engineer:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
- 2 years of manufacturing or design experience (internship/co-op included)
- Gear manufacturing experience preferred
- Strong computer skills- must be proficient in MS Office, SPC, DoE, Minitab and understanding of basics of auto parts manufacturing
- Knowledgeable in areas of CNC Turning Machine Programs, Mistake Proofing and Problem-Solving Techniques, SPC, specific software on the production equipment.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D design for the purpose of creating drawings.
- Must be self-directed and be willing to work any shift.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States now AND in the future.
What We Offer:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Time
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Physical demands and work environment:
- This position is required to do extensive walking through factory environment production areas.
Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 35 pounds. - Must be able to climb, kneel, pull, push, carry, twist, bend, forward reach and reach above shoulder level on an occasion.
- Required to frequently sit, stoop and stand.
- Required to use fine and gross motor skills, firm hand gripping and repetition to handle physical parts.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
- Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal range; includes the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
- Environmental exposures may include dust, fumes, odors, loud noises and chemicals.
Additional Information
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.