Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the Team

The Manufacturing Engineering team at ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, SC, is a skilled group of professionals dedicated to producing high-quality transmissions for passenger and commercial vehicles. As part of the largest manufacturing site in North America, with nearly 2,000 employees plant-wide, this team plays a vital role in the production process. Their precision and expertise ensure that products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability, contributing to ZF's reputation as a leader in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure changes to enhance machine functionality.
• Lead projects to continuously improve and upgrade equipment.
• Lead complex projects to troubleshoot and solve errors and problems on production equipment.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Confer with manufacturing engineers and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Validate the development of product specifications for the purchase of equipment, materials, tooling, fixturing, or parts, according to specifications and quality standards.
• Consult the engineering team about potential suppliers for production equipment, tooling, and fixturing, and contribute to the final technical choice.
• Evaluate and assist in the evolution of equipment and perform acceptance evaluations according to specification.
• Validate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs of production equipment to provide information for management decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience and leading technical projects.
• Ability to train others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Expert-level knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering.
• 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, and procedures to complete difficult assignments.

Benefits

• 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