Plant Quality Engineer

Plant Quality Engineer

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Country/Region: US Location: Charleston, SC, US, 29418 Req ID 90695 | North Charleston, SC, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC About the Team The position will be split between leading Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and Launch Readiness activities. The ideal candidate would have a strong knowledge of quality and project management.

What you can look forward to as Plant Quality Engineer:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for QMS topics, standards, certifications, and customer-specific requirements.
• Manage QMS compliance, audits, and continuous improvement activities in alignment with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Act as lead internal auditor and coordinate internal, external, process, and system audits.
• Lead cross-functional teams in audit preparation, execution, and corrective action problem solving.
• Manage document control, calibration support, and quality system orientation training.
• Manage plant program/project industrialization, engineering changes, and special customer or project builds.
• Identify, manage, and escalate Operations Launch Management deliverables, checkpoints, APQP gate reviews, and milestones.
• Lead plant core team coordination to reduce launch delays and ensure timely completion of launch deliverables.

Your profile as Plant Quality Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or related field
• 3+ years minimum experience in Quality Management Systems within Automotive industry or manufacturing industries
• Strong Project Management and Launch Readiness Experience
• Comprehensive understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements
• Prior experience leading IATF certification process
• Proficiency in quality tools including FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans
• Ability to work in teams and multi-tasking capabilities
• Ability to drive sense of urgency and influence across the organization
• Certified Internal Auditor or Lead auditor (ISO9001/IATF16949) preferred

Why you should choose ZF:

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

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.