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Senior Controls Engineer

zffriedrict1.valhalla12.stage
Lapeer, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

 Req ID 84462 | Lapeer, United States ZF Chassis Components, LLC

Job Description

About the team: The Senior Controls Engineer leads the development, optimization, and support of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. This role involves hands-on problem-solving, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across departments to drive continuous improvement.

 

What you can look forward to as a Senior Controls Engineer:

  • Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Identify cost and process improvements to reduce cost, increase OEE, and labor reduction opportunities.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, engineering interns, and technicians.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts on the manufacturing floor, interface with design, quality, and production teams.
  • Own manufacturing projects, new launch activities, and team events from concept to completion.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Determine process standards, detailed specifications, and associated documentation for quoting of new equipment.
  • Collaboration with customers, corporate functional teams, and internal teams for new programs or change management projects.

 

Your profile as a Senior Controls Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 5 years of experience in related field preferred or minimum 10 years equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in manufacturing techonologies including machining, assembly, machine controls, and robotics
  • CAD capable.
  • Print reading/interpretation including GD&T.
  • 2 years of project management.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required to effectively present information, write reports and process instructions, and provide support to various functional groups.

 

Why you should choose ZF :

  • 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

 

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

 

Contact

Hannah Cline

7 34 855 2922

 

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. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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