Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Plant Quality Engineer III

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Automotive Engineering or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in manufacturing or quality setting.
  • Familiarity with AIAG and IATF standards, specifically IATF 16949.
  • Proven abilities in rapid problem-solving processes, particularly 8D methodology.
  • Experience with creating and managing APQP documentation like PFMEA and Control Plans.
  • Skilled in process control techniques such as SPC and capability studies.
  • Knowledge of automotive component production, including PPAP and process audits.

Responsibilities

  • Manage customer-related zero-mile and warranty issues in customer portals.
  • Facilitate Corrective Action Teams for quality issues investigations.
  • Coordinate new project introductions ensuring compliance with company and customer standards.
  • Review and audit project management introduction processes for continuous improvement.
  • Lead regular project team meetings, addressing project progress and timelines.
  • Provide guidance to team members on technical quality support and documentation creation.
  • Participate in product design reviews and support prototype builds as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth within a global company.
  • Collaborative team environment fostering innovation.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training.
  • Involvement in exciting and challenging projects in the automotive sector.
Full Job Description
Req ID 88024 | Gainesville, Georgia (US-GA), United States ZF Active Safety US Inc. Job Description *DNP* *CBD* ZF Gainesville, LLC has job openings (multiple) for the position of Engineer III - Plant Quality based out of its location in Gainesville, GA. Job Duties: Manage Customer Zero-Mile issues in customer portals. Manage customer warranty issues. Facilitate Corrective Action Teams. Perform internal quality investigations. Perform review of customer 0 km and field and warranty returns in a timely manner. Manage 8D investigations or similar corrective action process derived from product and process audits, and from internal quality investigations. Maintain internal indicators and process audits. Maintain records for corrective actions. Prepare zero miles data and report status via electronic graphs. Serve as a customer contact concerning quality topics to include completion, submission, and approval of customer PPAP's as well as ensuring customer-specific requirements. Coordinate new project introduction including product and process and launch activities to ensure adherences with company procedures, TS16949 requirements and customer expectations. Coordinate regular project team meetings, review progress in line with timing plan and ensure that the team members are kept updated on key project developments and timescale changes. Identify and assign appropriate actions and deadlines to ensure that customer, business, and technical requirements are fulfilled. Provide guidance to team members on their areas of responsibilities. Provide technical quality support to project core team and support project team members with the creation of relevant quality documentation for each project including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, or MSA. Ensure that the relevant project documentation is stored per divisional requirements. Coordinate customer onsite related activities including audits and run at rate. Review and audit the project management introduction process and identify areas for continuous improvement and best practice. Participate in product design reviews. Support any prototype builds and complete any Customer required documentation. Perform internal process as prescribed by TCQ. Perform large and small production assessments. Perform Cpk, Cmk, and SPC studies per AIAG Standards. Perform MSA and Gage R&R studies per AIAG Standards. Manage IMDS website. Initiate and Maintain Quality Control Documentation including: Work Instructions, Pruf Plan, Process FMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, and Inspection Record. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or closely related field plus 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality setting and Demonstrated experience with: AIAG and IATF standards, including IATF 16949; Rapid problem-solving processes, including 8Ds; APQP documents (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams); Process Control (SPC, Standardized work, Run-at-Rate analysis, Process Capability); Document Revision Control; MSA and Gage R&R; PPAP; Process Audits (External and Internal); Automotive component production; Cpk, Cmk, and SPC; and TS16949. Be part of our ZF team as Plant Quality Engineer III and apply now! Contact Hannah Cline

About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
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