Manufacturing Engineer II

ZF • North Mankato, MN

33d • $65,053 - $79,800

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering team plays a pivotal role at ZF Off Highway Solutions by constantly driving technical advancements and cutting-edge solutions. The department's commitment to continuous improvement and hands-on problem-solving reflects our proactive and adaptive approach, making us a key contributor to the overall success of the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related field preferred
• OR five to seven years in a technical position related to a precision manufacturing environment in lieu of BS degree
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Proficiency in Mastercam software
• Experience working with CNC machines
• Proven experience in manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• Excellent written communication ability.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in hydraulic systems

Responsibilities

• Foster collaboration with product engineering teams, ensuring the manufacturability of assembly and test specifications
• Provide assistance in resolving issues related to the interpretation of drawings, product design, manufacturing methods, and product performance.
• Collaborate with new product and process development teams to establish new bills of resources, develop routings, determine labor and machinery production cycle times, and contribute input data for product cost calculations.
• Develop CNC machining processes and program CNC equipment using Mastercam software
• Hands on work and design of machining processes including tool selection, fixture design, PFMEA, control plans, etc.
• Take a lead role in developing a business case for capital investment in production processes and associated equipment, aiming to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis using 8D, lean 6 sigma, 5 why analysis, etc.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diverse culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees