Manufacturing Engineer II

Req  | Gainesville 2, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC

About the Team:

ZF Gainesville, LLC in Gainesville, GA, is part of ZF's commercial vehicle division, with around 350 employees onsite. The Manufacturing Engineering team includes six Manufacturing Engineers and two Controls Engineers. The new Manufacturing Engineer will focus on machining operations, working closely with Controls Engineers using Siemens controls and FANUC robots to ensure efficient and precise processes. This role offers a chance to join a dynamic, skilled team dedicated to excellence in the commercial vehicle sector.

• Develop innovative solutions to manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes.
• Deliver projects on schedule by researching, specifying, purchasing and implementing equipment and tooling to customer specifications.
• Utilize engineering processes such as DOE, PFMEA, APQP, and Six Sigma for data driven solutions to manufacturing problems and quality improvements.
• Provide engineering services for day to day operations by troubleshooting equipment and processes to determine downtime causes, quality improvements, and cycle time reductions.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience working in a production environment.
• Experience in using CAD modelling software. Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Experience with Siemens controls and robots is preferred.

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.

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Manufacturing Engineer II and apply now!

Bethany Vijayakumar

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential.

We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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