Description

Req ID 85460 | Vernon Hills, United States ZF Services, LLC

About the Team:

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead critical plant engineering and industrialization initiatives that drive operational excellence and support new remanufacturing opportunities. In this role, you'll guide team members, manage technical programs, and oversee end-to-end execution of production and process improvements.

What you can look forward to as an Engineering Manager

• Manage and direct the execution of plant engineering initiatives, including layouts, production equipment, process flows, tooling, and test systems.
• Lead industrialization efforts for new remanufacturing lines and business opportunities.
• Prepare and support business cases for new engineering and production projects.
• Oversee day-to-day department performance with broad autonomous decision-making.
• Identify training needs, resource requirements, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage engineering staff, assign responsibilities, and conduct performance reviews.
• Own and manage product design changes that impact production processes.
• Support engineering change management processes (ECN) and documentation updates.
• Coordinate technical documentation, specifications, and customer engineering requests.
• Support new product/engineering projects from definition to implementation.
• Oversee and ensure proper functionality of test benches across the facility.

Your profile as an Engineering Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Master's degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in:
  • Process / Industrial Engineering (AME)
  • Manufacturing / Remanufacturing
  • Product or Design Engineering
  • Controls, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Reliability Engineering
  • Maintenance, Test Engineering, or Supplier/Customer Quality
  • Prior experience managing engineering teams, projects, and technical programs

Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, IL

The expected base compensation for this role is $110,700 - $138,40. Annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What We Offer:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diverse culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Engineering Manager and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

+1 734 855 3882

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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