Engineering Analyst II - Gear Design

Req ID 88517 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC

Job Description

About the Team: Join a dynamic and hands-on engineering team at ZF Axle Drives in Marysville, MI. The team currently includes eight Manufacturing Engineers within the Gear Department. This group plays a critical role in supporting production through tooling procurement, process capability studies, gage calibration, and direct collaboration with vendors and maintenance. With 80% of their time spent on the shop floor, the team thrives on solving real-time challenges and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

What you can look forward to as an Engineering Analyst:

• Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineers, Auditors, Process Engineers, Maintenance Employees, Planners, Logistics, etc. to define corrective actions and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in simultaneous engineering activities for new projects (e.g., APQP, QR83).
• Generate, prepare, and present regular reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret bevel gear prints including dimensions, tolerances, specifications and standards.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving non conforming bevel gear sets from vehicle testing, NVH or customer returns.
• Lead 8D investigations or similar corrective action processes stemming from product/process audits, internal quality investigations, or customer complaints.
• Design, optimize, and develop blades using KIMOS, GEMs, Meteor, Meteorite, and all equipment on cutter grind department. Develop grinding and lapping summary with satisfactory NVH and acoustic behavior.
• Lead troubleshooting methods and plan when equipment presents with quality or performance issues.

Your profile as an Engineering Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 4+ years of professional engineering/analysis experience in one or more of the following: Test Engineering/Analysis, Gear Manufacturing Analysis/Planning, Product Design/Development, Program/Launch Management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D for creating drawings.
• 3 years of experience within bevel gear manufacturing required.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, SPC, DoE, and basic noise testing.
• Knowledgeable in Mistake Proofing, Problem Solving Techniques, APQP, SPC, noise test software, and equipment specific production software.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Why you should choose ZF in Marysville, 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

Additional Information

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Be part of our ZF team as Engineering Analyst II - Gear Design 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