Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary : Provide Manufacturing engineering support and process improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manage station and line improvement / modification projects.
• Lead Scrap, effectiveness, and cycle time improvement teams.
• Using independent judgment, responsible to create and maintain documents and / or databases. Such activities vary from clerical, to editorial, to creative, e.g. creation / revision of APQP documentation, MI, PI, SOP, etc.
• Hands on troubleshooting of equipment issues.
• May refer complex problems not covered by company standards and / or documentation to supervisor or sr. level engineer for help on a decision

Job Specifications :

Ability : Basic computer systems, and hand tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills. Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within engineering. Working knowledge of product line(s) and engineering design principles. Experience with engineering change systems. Advanced understanding of engineering techniques and principles.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Experience : 3 - 4 years of experience (internship / co-op included)

Prefer experience in the following :

Welding (resistance, laser, friction, GMAW)

Gas filling

Crimping / roll forming

High volume automotive assembly operations

Lean Manufacturing

Physical Requirements : Must have hand dexterity at moderate speed with accuracy for half of each day. Requires steady, active effort and continuous walking. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Must be able to work in all areas of the plant.

As with all positions, will have responsibility for the following :

Safety and Environmental :

Safety Meetings

Safety Inspections

Incident Investigations and Corrective Actions

Protective Equipment

Safety / Environmental Regulations and Practices

Waste and Wastewater Management

Operations and Maintenance of Equipment

Pollution Prevention

Regulatory Updates

Quality :

Promotion of product quality and attainment of customer satisfaction by supporting plant quality objectives.

Lean :

Supports and actively participates in continuous improvement activities and applies Lean principles in efforts to reduce variation in our products and our processes.

ZF-Lifetec Mesa Operations screening process includes a substance abuse screening test, ATF lifetime background check, and verification of eligibility for employment.

U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status Required.

Company Description

ZF LIFETEC is a global leader in passive safety system solutions. Learn more about our business, products and innovation culture driven by a team committed to our mission of saving lives.

Company Description

ZF LIFETEC is a global leader in passive safety system solutions. Learn more about our business, products and innovation culture driven by a team committed to our mission of saving lives.