Manufacturing Engineer

ZF Group; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motor vehicle manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate operations and ensure production readiness. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise, project management experience, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative technologies in Windsor.

Qualifications

• Completed technical studies or vocational training plus specialist training.
• Professional experience in project management and automation technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations design and launch of new products.
• Act as a liaison with customers to develop new solutions.
• Implement core tools and continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Technical Studies

Vocational Training

Tools

PLC

IT Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Manufacturing Engineer role at ZF Group.

The manufacturing team is part of ZF's Chassis Modules in Windsor, ON, focusing on the production of advanced axle systems. The team works with innovative technology and collaborates cross-functionally within ZF.

What you can look forward to as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Coordinate operations design, launch, and commissioning of new products, collaborating with functions and operations (Quality, Logistics, Production, and new technology).
• Act as a liaison with customers, interpreting and developing new solutions.
• Secure the production of pre-series and sample parts during start-up and industrialization.
• Ensure operational readiness of production for pre-series up to SOP, aligned with project planning.
• Develop vendors and contractors, supervise in the field, and manage task lists and tracking tools; prioritization and resource management are critical.
• Implement core tools and PMI (Project Management Institute) strategies, along with continuous improvement tools.

Your profile as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Completed technical studies or 3-year vocational training plus 2-year specialist training as a state-certified technician, REFA technician, or master craftsman.
• Technical skills in programming, line infrastructure, IT, PLC, and electrical work (theory and hands-on).
• Professional experience in project management with good technical and commercial understanding, particularly in work preparation and/or automation technology.
• Strong understanding of organizational and technical relationships within manufacturing, both locally and internationally.
• Analytical, systematic work approach, high resilience, motivation, decision-making ability, and pragmatic action.
• Excellent communication and assertiveness skills; customer communication is critical.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing