Manufacturing Engineer

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a Future Starter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility.

Country/Region: US

Location:

North Mankato, MN, 56003

About the team: 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.

• 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 end‑of‑line test processes and program PLCs using Lab View software
• Hands‑on work and design of test apparatuses including flow meters, pressure transducers, electrical components, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related field preferred
• 0 to 2 years of relevant working experience
• Preferred experience in Lab View software
• Preferred experience in hydraulic systems
• Proven experience in manufacturing technology or a related field
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

The expected base compensation for this role is $65,053–$79,800 annually.

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

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 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.

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