Automotive Application Engineer — Brake Systems & Projects

Zf Group; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,212,000 - 1,772,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF North America is seeking an Application Engineer to drive projects from concept to launch and to coordinate engineering activities meeting customer requirements. This role acts as the primary technical interface on brake control projects and supports PPAP approvals.

The position requires a mechanical engineering degree, 3+ years in automotive product engineering, and about four weeks of travel per year; Six Sigma is a plus and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years of automotive product engineering experience in design and development, with focus on brake controls design and/or vehicle brake development.
• Familiar with OEM component design and release system including other chassis components (steering, suspension, etc).
• Computer literate with data spreadsheets and word processing; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Approximately four weeks of travel per year to support vehicle tests, review supplier plants and customer support.
• Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification preferred.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Support project from concept to launch.
• Coordinate engineering activities to deliver products designed to meet customer requirements.
• Define and agree on project scope with customer and manage project to agreed scope.
• Support customer approval of the PPAP.
• ZF technical lead for the customer regarding the overall project; primary technical interface with ZF customers on brake control projects.
• Maintain engineering timing to meet customer key milestones.
• Participate in design for manufacturing reviews with ZF manufacturing sites.
• Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA reviews.
• Support vehicle testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

ZF North America is seeking an Application Engineer to drive projects from concept to launch and to coordinate engineering activities meeting customer requirements. This role acts as the primary technical interface on brake control projects and supports PPAP approvals.

The position requires a mechanical engineering degree, 3+ years in automotive product engineering, and about four weeks of travel per year; Six Sigma is a plus and English proficiency is required.