Engineer II-Manufacturing
ZF Lifetec•Mesa, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
Manufacturing Engineer II serves as an independent technical contributor responsible for manufacturing process ownership, equipment performance, and continuous improvement. This role leads projects, drives process capability, and delivers measurable business results through engineering expertise and collaboration. At ZF LIFETEC, we manufacture safety-critical inflator products in a highly automated environment where engineering innovation, process control, and continuous improvement help protect lives every day.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- 3-4 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Strong project management, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Proficiency in CAD, technical drawing interpretation, and engineering change management.
- Experience with automation systems, manufacturing processes, and DOE methodologies.
- Ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.
Nice To Haves
- Become a technical expert in advanced manufacturing technologies including laser processing, servo press systems, leak testing, inspection systems, gas handling, and automated assembly equipment.
- Drive improvements that reduce scrap, increase throughput, improve reliability, and strengthen product compliance.
- Partner with plant leadership and technical teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
- Expand your technical and leadership capabilities while preparing for future senior engineering and technical leadership roles within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Own assigned manufacturing processes, equipment, and product families.
- Lead station and line improvement projects focused on OEE, scrap reduction, cycle time, and reliability.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and production issues.
- Develop process designs, process checks, and manufacturing standards for new product versions.
- Lead management of change activities and process validations.
- Maintain and improve PFMEAs, MIs, MOPs, compliance documentation, and engineering standards.
- Support audits, investigations, HEC actions, and product compliance activities.
- Coordinate non-capital equipment upgrades and obsolescence projects.
- Lead cross-functional teams involving Operations, Maintenance, Controls Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Benefits
- Screening includes substance abuse screening, ATF lifetime background check, and employment eligibility verification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
