Project Quality Planning Engineer

ZF Group • Pontiac, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

ZF CV Systems North America LLC has job openings (multiple) for the position of Project Quality Planning Engineer based out of its location in Auburn Hills, MI.
Job Duties: Provide Independent assessment of the project Quality status and create. Ensure quality across all aspects (e.g., products, services, activities) with a focus to ensure customer and internal requirements are met. Perform the following additional duties: Provide Independent assessment of the project Quality status and create transparency. Execute all activities related to the project quality function and lead the Quality project team to achieve Safe Launch. Apply Quality Assurance in all project routines and ensures compliance to GDPEP across all project phases. Lead Total Quality Management approach in all activities of the Project Team with adherence to Advanced Project Quality Planning (APQP). Provide functional excellence for problem resolution/ Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for non-conformities and critical issues impacting the customer or putting project at risk. Execute reality checks on fulfillment of customer requirements and perform quality communication with the customer. Track systematic problem-solving approach is applied in projects, drive it to closure and implement Lessons Learned. A hybrid (in-office and telecommute) work schedule is available. Up to 10% domestic and international travel to customer and company sites for project quality planning.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field, plus 2 years of experience in quality assurance in the automotive industry and demonstrated experience with: Standards IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3; Quality core tools including APQP, FMEA (Design, Process & System), MSA, SPC, PPAP, and Control Plans for automotive development projects; Quality methods and problem-solving techniques including 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa; Six Sigma Training; Creation and implementation of Safe Launch plan; Statistical analysis tools, including MATLAB or Minitab; Kaizen and lean manufacturing; Internal Auditor Training; and Automotive Audits (process, products, or layered).
Send Resume To: [email protected], reference Position ID No. ZF-668 in the email.
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field, plus 2 years of experience in quality assurance in the automotive industry
• Standards IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3
• Quality core tools including APQP, FMEA (Design, Process & System), MSA, SPC, PPAP, and Control Plans for automotive development projects
• Quality methods and problem-solving techniques including 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa
• Six Sigma Training
• Creation and implementation of Safe Launch plan
• Statistical analysis tools, including MATLAB or Minitab
• Kaizen and lean manufacturing
• Internal Auditor Training
• Automotive Audits (process, products, or layered).

Responsibilities

• Provide Independent assessment of the project Quality status and create transparency.
• Execute all activities related to the project quality function and lead the Quality project team to achieve Safe Launch.
• Apply Quality Assurance in all project routines and ensures compliance to GDPEP across all project phases.
• Lead Total Quality Management approach in all activities of the Project Team with adherence to Advanced Project Quality Planning (APQP).
• Provide functional excellence for problem resolution/ Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for non-conformities and critical issues impacting the customer or putting project at risk.
• Execute reality checks on fulfillment of customer requirements and perform quality communication with the customer.
• Track systematic problem-solving approach is applied in projects, drive it to closure and implement Lessons Learned.

What This Job Offers

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