Engineer II - Controls

ZF Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in Gainesville, GA, is seeking a Process Engineer to coordinate and implement engineering controls and systems activities for the Axle Drive Unit product lines. The role focuses on planning and executing process changes to maintain productivity and meet quality targets.

You will collaborate with ECM, Process Quality Engineering, and Assembly teams to define corrective actions, perform VA/VE analyses, and drive continuous improvements in lean environments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in blueprint reading and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of parts engineering specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Experience applying engineering controls and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement engineering controls and systems activities for Axle Drive Unit product lines.
• Provide input to ECM and implement new processes in Axle Drive Unit assembly.
• Develop and support Process/Assembly FMEA and corrective actions with quality engineering.
• Lead VA/VE efforts to improve safety, productivity, and ergonomics in assembly.
• Coordinate with systems suppliers and support to analyze and improve assembly efficiency.
• Assist with equipment installation, layouts, and feasibility studies.
• Train Systems Support on system function, adjustments, and repairs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Parts engineering specifications

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

Position Summary: Coordinate & implement engineering controls & systems activities as they pertain to the Axle Drive Unit Product Lines. These activities include the planning & implementation of process changes / improvements so as to ensure correct assembly, maintain planned productivity levels, and meet operational and quality targets.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide input to ECM (Engineering Change Management) as it relates to process changes; perform implementation of new processes into Axle Drive Unit assembly.
• Provide input & support in the development of Process / Assembly FMEA’s.
• Work closely with Process Quality Engineering as well as with Assembly in order to define & implement corrective actions and provide technical clarification / trouble-shooting of assembly line equipment & processes which are not performing to specification.
• Coordinate & facilitate VA/VE efforts with Process Quality Engineering & Assembly; perform VA/VE analysis of processes to continuously improve upon assembly safety, and productivity. Develop ongoing process improvements in vie of Lean practices.
• Works closely with Systems Suppliers & Systems Support to provide analysis of assembly efficiency levels; facilitate introduction of new methods to support continuous improvement, in terms of productivity, ergonomics, and quality.
• Assist in completion of equipment installation & modifications, process layouts, feasibility studies, etc.
• Perform in-house training of Systems Support on systems function, adjustments, and repairs where applicable.
• Take leading role in initial stages of new process projects as it pertains to programming, process plans, fixtures – tooling – equipment procurement, etc..
• Provide information describing production capacity as it relates to assembly line equipment & systems function. Communicate systems problems that may cause delays in meeting production schedule;
• Responsible for close communication with Process Quality Engineering, with emphasis on implementation of equipment – systems changes to fulfill continuous improvement ideas from Process Quality Engineering.
• Reports to department management on status of VA/VE activities & process related changes on a monthly basis in department meetings;
• Perform related tasks as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering
• 3 – 4 years of experience (internship/co-op included)
• Proficient in blue print reading, electrical schematics, and parts engineering specifications