Process Manufacturing Engineer/Expert73747

ZF LIFETEC; Chihuahua; Presencial; MXN 400.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ZF LIFETEC in Chihuahua, MX is seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer/Expert. The role focuses on designing manufacturing processes, adapting products for machinery, and optimizing production.

You will develop machine specifications, participate in project meetings, and drive PFMEA and CP activities to mitigate risks. You will ensure process parameters, create WI documents, and support audits with technical data.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English and strong communication.
• Good understanding of relevant products & manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems.
• Experience with GDPEP process.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with application engineer on manufacturing process design.
• Adapt product for machinery and optimize processes.
• Develop machine and tool specifications for suppliers.
• Participate in project meetings and provide task status updates.
• Contribute to PFMEA development and mitigate RPN.
• Attend CP meetings and provide technical process details.
• Ensure technical conditions for PV builds and define process parameters.
• Write WI and other manufacturing process documents.
• Perform studies of capability and MSA for processes.
• Support audits with technical data and documentation.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Analytical skills

Project management

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical field

Descripción del empleo

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY?

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Process Manufacturing Engineer/Expert

Location: Chihuahua, CHH, MX, 31125

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Your Tasks

Working together with application engineer to manufacturing process design. Potential adaptation of product for machinery, optimization of product and process.

Develop specifications for machines and tools for machine suppliers

Participate to project meeting to acknowledge project requirements, provide feedback to launch manager about tasks status and timing

Actively participate to PFEMA development, provide technical data related to process and equipment, take actions to mitigate RPN

Active participate to CP meetings, provide technical details about process and machineries

Responsible for CV parts if those are built on serial machines or processes. Active participate to early detect potential product issues

Responsible for DV parts if those are built on serial machines or processes. Active participate to early detect potential product issues

Responsible to ensure technical conditions for PV builds (machines and tools in serial conditions)

Responsible for define process parameters for every process step

Perform studies of capability and MSA for all processes and machines

Develop poka-yoke tools in cooperation with quality engineer

Develop GO/NoGO parts in cooperation with quality engineer

Write Wi and all other documents necessary for manufacturing process ( e.g. First Of / Last Of, production release docs)

Responsible for machines and tools pre-reception process (test machines on supplier location, define action plans for all issue identified and follow up)

Responsible for machines and tools final reception process

Test and correct all machinery bugs ( e.g. , software errors, sequence errors)

Provide technical feedback during customer audits, present and explain, if necessary, process and documentation

Present and explain all technical aspects, documents and data during audits

Support with process and machine data ( e.g. machines dimensions, process flow, required facilities - air, electricity and so on )

Participate and support all engineering build, create and provide builds reports

Organize meetings with machines and tools suppliers, ensure conformity, provide technical data

Update process parameters, WI update, label validation, MES update and so on

Machine and/or tools modification, implement supplementary process step

Ensure conformity of critical to quality characteristics

Comply with internal regulations, collective labor contract, and health and safety instructions.

Maintain cleanliness and order at the workplace according to 5S principles.

Perform any other tasks may occur but only related to the field of activity and in accordance with professional training.

Maintain confidentiality regarding all information about the employer/employees/collaborators.

Comply with and maintain IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 systems related to the workplace.

Your Profile

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in technical field or equivalent

2+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment

Good understanding of relevant products & manufacturing processes

Very good oral and written communication skills

Fluent in English

Coaching skills

Working knowledge of the GDPEP process

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Why ZF LIFETEC?

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.