Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Req ID 61872 | OSS Mesa, United States

About the Team: The Manufacturing Engineering team at ZF Mesa supports a diverse manufacturing portfolio. The SR Manufacturing Engineer candidate for this role will specifically manage a team of Controls Engineers who support multiple technologies across the plant – within machining, assembly, and other new projects. The controls team is collaborative and hands-on with the manufacturing processes, working closely with other departments including Maintenance, Production, as well as other team members within Engineering. A key to success for this role, besides being an effective communicator, is being flexible to regular shifting priorities yet ensuring that the team is moving together in the same direction towards targets.

 

What you can look forward to as a SR Manufacturing Engineer: 

 

• Leads a technical team within the business team, typically made up of two technologies. 
• Provides manufacturing engineering support and process improvements. 
• Creates and maintains documents and/or databases using independent judgment.  Such activities vary from clerical to editorial to creation/revision of APQP documentation, MI, PI, SOP, etc. 
• Develops, maintains and revises assigned tasks including line change decisions, process design and project management. 
• Able to serve as the lead for large scale capital projects. 
• Leads scrap, effectiveness, and cycle time improvement teams. 
• Responsible for performance, training, and development of engineers and technicians within the business team. Has direct 6+ reports. 

 

Your Profile as a SR Manufacturing Engineer: 

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering  (Master’s preferred)
• 8-10+ years of related experience and leading technical projects
• Preferred experience in the following:
  • High volume automotive assembly operations
  • Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pressing
  • Tool design and Maintenance
  • Crimping/roll forming/Punching
  • Welding (resistance, laser, friction, GMAW)
  • Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of basic computer systems, PLC and hand tools
• Expert-level knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering, including the following;
  • Experience with customer communication systems;
  • Extensive experience with engineering change systems;
  • In-depth knowledge of company products and services acquired through experience and training;
  • In-depth understanding of engineering techniques, principles, procedures of their particular field to the completion of difficult assignments; 

 

Why you should choose ZF in Mesa?

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

 

ZF Mesa Operations screening process includes substance abuse screening test, ATF lifetime background check, and a verification of eligibility for employment.
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status Required

 

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

 

Contact

Kyle Nader

 

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,