Manufacturing Engineer

Req ID 85450 | Marysville, United StatesZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLCJob DescriptionAbout the Team: The Manufacturing Engineer will be based at ZF Axle Drives LLC in Marysville, Michigan, a state of the art facility that produces axle drives for Stellantis. The plant employs over 500 team members and offers significant opportunities for professional growth. With operations divided into two primary areas—assembly and machining—this role will be focused on supporting the assembly area. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with the maintenance team, providing on line support for the assembly lines and driving improvements to enhance overall efficiency.What you can look forward to as a Manufacturing Engineer:Drive production performance: Maintain and improve production line efficiency while leading hands on problem solving activities.Build stable, high performing processes: Plan, test, and support the implementation of preventative actions that ensure safe, high quality, cost effective, and reliable production operations.Shape process improvements: Manage non critical production process changes in partnership with product engineering, assembly engineering, and systems support.Solve complex quality challenges: Investigate issues with non conforming parts and recommend effective, long term solutions.Be a key player in corrective actions: Support 8D investigations and other corrective action processes stemming from audits, quality reviews, or customer feedback.Establish clear standards: Develop and maintain reject criteria, teardown procedures, and related documentation to strengthen process consistency.Own continuous improvement activities: Track PDCA items tied to production fallout and partner with task owners to ensure timely progress and closure.Lead plant level engineering initiatives: Coordinate product and assembly engineering tasks or projects to drive improvement across the manufacturing operation.Your profile as a Manufacturing Engineer:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.Preferably 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.Strong mechanical aptitude and genuine mechanical curiosity.Demonstrated interpersonal, project management, and technical skills, along with a strong work ethic.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software.Basic understanding of GD&T principles.Awareness or training related to TS16949 (IATF 16949) quality standards.Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for sponsorship.Why you should choose ZF in Marysville:Annual Incentive PlanPaid Time Off401k PlanHealth Care BenefitsPaid HolidaysA supportive collaborative team environmentA strong diversity cultureSupportive Employee Groups and community outreach activitiesAdditional InformationZF 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 Manufacturing Engineer 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