Engineer II - Plant Quality

Req ID 87287 | Gainesville 1, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC

Job Description

About the Team: ZF Gainesville, LLC, located in Gainesville, GA, specializes in producing high-quality axle drives. The Process Quality team at this facility is composed of four dedicated Process Quality Engineers, each responsible for overseeing 1-2 of the seven assembly lines. These engineers report directly to the Plant Quality Engineering Supervisor, ensuring that all processes meet the stringent quality standards expected in the automotive industry. This collaborative and dynamic team plays a crucial role in maintaining the excellence of ZF's products.

What you can look forward to as a Plant Quality Engineer: 

• Perform internal quality investigations on axle drive assembly lines.
• Plan, test, train, and supervise the implementation of Preventive Quality Assurance in the axle drive assembly lines in order to establish and verify capable and stable production processes.
• Maintain Quality Data Systems in the single assembly stations as well as in the Central Quality Database.
• Perform Internal Process Audits in axle drive assembly lines or as required to coordinate product audits in assembly lines (Smart LPA).
• Manage 8D advanced investigations or similar Corrective Action Process derived from Product- and Process Audits, and from internal and external quality investigations.
• Performs reviews of customer 0 km & field/warranty returns, determining root cause & recommending corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Primary lead for customer contact concerning quality topics; this includes completion, submission & approval of customer PPAPs as well as ensuring adherence to customer-specific requirements.

Your profile as a Plant Quality Engineer:

• BS in Engineering.
• 2-5+ years of related experience with quality assurance.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and other data base tools.
• Experience leading small projects.
• Automotive experience preferred.

Why you should choose ZF in Gainesville, GA:

• 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

Be part of our ZF team as Engineer II - Plant Quality 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