Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at ZF… · Queretaro

Job Description

About the Team

ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. Whether it is a passenger car or commercial vehicle – the chassis plays a central role in safety, comfort, and dynamics. ZF not only develops the essential components such as steering, braking or damping systems, the group also links all systems on board which are involved in longitudinal, lateral or vertical acceleration. This ensures a pleasantly relaxed driving experience without rough strokes – no matter whether occupants drive for themselves or are being driven autonomously.

What can you look forward to as Advance Manufacturing Engineer:

• Support global Design for Assembly processes, including validation of assumptions, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement (lessons learned, workshops).
• Lead industrialization activities for new products/processes, including risk assessment, layouts , Lean Line Design) prototypes, and plant launch support.
• Define and develop equipment and tooling specifications in collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Engineering; support supplier selection.
• Ensure plant capacity alignment by validating equipment availability and output vs. demand using tools like Power BI. (Nice to have)
• Manage capital and quotation processes (AMEs), including cost modeling for tooling, equipment, labor, capacity, and launch timing.
• Drive equipment build tracking, machine qualification and Global development process gate reviews, ensuring technical readiness (cycle time, quality, delivery).
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, manufacturing process documentation (flows, instructions), and support CTQ and change management processes.

Your Profile as Advance Manufacturing Engineer:

• Engineering / Min 5 years work experience with Industrialization and Process Engineer background
• Complex Assembly knowledge / New launches experiences is mandatory
• Project management skills – APQP experience.
• Strong manufacturing background (Lean/Continuous Improvement, PFMEA, MSA, TPM, Core Tools, etc.)
• Leadership skills (multidisciplinary team and suppliers)
• Fluent English written and spoken
• Nice to have: Work experience in AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) background process specific
• AMERICAN VISA is a required.

Why you should choose ZF in Bernardo Quintana, El Marqués?

• Benefits above the law
• Major Medical Expenses Insurance
• Global growth opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• A supportive collaborative team environment.
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities.
• Innovative products and technologies.