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Req ID 86827 | Lapeer, United States ZF Chassis Components, LLC

Job Description

About the Team: The Manufacturing Engineer will join a collaborative team of five engineers supporting assembly-focused operations at ZF's Lapeer, MI facility. This role is responsible for overseeing a couple of large assembly lines and plays a key role in the advanced development and design of products, manufacturing and equipment plans, and the investigation of complex technical issues across diverse manufacturing processes. The position provides manufacturing engineering support to all plant departments and the broader corporation as needed, ensuring processes meet customer and quality requirements. The product portfolio includes suspension components, control arm machining and assembly, ball pin machining, and ball joint assembly, offering broad exposure to high-volume, precision manufacturing environments.

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

Be part of our ZF team as Manufacturing Engineer III and apply now!

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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