Plant Quality Engineer

Req ID 63525 | Gainesville 2, United States

 

About the Team: As a Plant Quality Engineer for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) Division, you will join a team of 15 engineers responsible for process quality and manufacturing of product shipped to over 400 customers on almost every continent. You will be a member of a team with a high “boots-on-ground” emphasis with as much time as possible spent in the production environment interacting with the product/process. The CVS department is a primary focus for the ZF Gainesville site with several upcoming projects that will expand the plant further into conventional and electrified vehicles.

 

Position Summary: The Quality Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring the process quality during the manufacturing of steering and suspension components.

 

What you can look forward to as a Plant Quality Engineer: 

• Manage Customer Zero-Mile issues (customer portal’s, etc.). Also manage Customer Warranty issues. 
• Manage 8D investigations or similar Corrective Action Process derived from Product and Process Audits, and from internal quality investigations. Perform internal quality investigations.
• Serve as Customer contact concerning quality topics; this includes completion, submission & approval of customer PPAP’s as well as ensuring customer-specific requirements.
• Coordinate new project introduction (product & process) and launch activities to ensure adherences with company procedures, TS16949 requirements, and customer expectations. 
• Provide technical quality support to project core team and support project team members with the creation of relevant quality documentation for each project –APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, etc. 
• Participate in Internal Audits. Perform Internal Process as prescribed by TCQ.
• Perform Cpk, Cmk, and SPC studies per AIAG Standards. Perform MSA / Gage R&R studies per AIAG Standards.
• Initiate and Maintain Quality Control Documentation (Work Instructions, Pruf Plan, Process FMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, Inspection Record, SPTC, etc.).

 

Your profile as a Plant Quality Engineer:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering
• 3-4+ years of experience (internship/co-op included).
• Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering.
• Working knowledge of product line(s) and engineering design principles.
• Experience with engineering change systems.
• Advanced understanding of engineering techniques and principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Strong understanding for data evaluation and interpretation.

 

Why Choose ZF? What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

 

Be part of our ZF team as Engineer II - Plant Quality 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/Disabilit