Manufacturing Engineer

ZF Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid time off

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The ZF Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the United States to drive manufacturability and efficiency across product development and production. You will collaborate with product engineering, develop and optimize routings, and lead capital-project business cases to improve throughput and quality.

Responsibilities include CNC machining processes, PLC programming with LabVIEW, troubleshooting drawings and design issues, and applying lean manufacturing and 8D/5 whys problem‑solving to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 5–7 years in a technical precision manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Mastercam
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with CNC machines
• Lean manufacturing knowledge
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proven experience in manufacturing technology or related field

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product engineering to ensure manufacturability of assembly and test specs
• Resolve issues in drawings, product design, manufacturing methods, and performance
• Work with new product and process teams to establish bills of materials, routings, labor and machinery times
• Develop end-of-line tests and PLC programs using LabVIEW and/or develop CNC processes using Mastercam
• Design test apparatuses including flow meters, transducers, and electrical components
• Lead business case development for capital investments to improve efficiency
• Participate in root cause analysis using 8D/lean six sigma/5 why analyses

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing principles

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Five to seven years in a technical precision manufacturing role (in lieu of BS)

Tools

Mastercam

LabVIEW

Job description

We are hiring 2 Manufacturing Engineers!

About the team:

The Manufacturing Engineering team plays a pivotal role at ZF Off Highway Solutions by constantly driving technical advancements and cutting-edge solutions. The department's commitment to continuous improvement and hands‑on problem‑solving reflects our proactive and adaptive approach, making us a key contributor to the overall success of the company.

What you can look forward to as Manufacturing Engineer:

• Foster collaboration with product engineering teams, ensuring the manufacturability of assembly and test specifications
• Provide assistance in resolving issues related to the interpretation of drawings, product design, manufacturing methods, and product performance.
• Collaborate with new product and process development teams to establish new bills of resources, develop routings, determine labor and machinery production cycle times, and contribute input data for product cost calculations.
• Develop end of line test processes and program PLCs using LabView software AND/ORDevelop CNC machining processes and program CNC equipment using Mastercam software
• Hands on work and design of test apparatuses including flow meters, pressure transducers, electrical components etc.
• Take a lead role in developing a business case for capital investment in production processes and associated equipment, aiming to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis using 8D, lean 6 sigma, 5 why analysis, etc.

Your profile as Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related field preferred
  • OR five to seven years in a technical position related to a precision manufacturing environment in lieu of BS degree
• Proficiency in Mastercam software
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working with CNC machines (Machining)
• Preferred experience in hydraulic systems (Machining)
• Preferred experience in LabView software (Assembly)
• Preferred experience in hydraulic systems (Assembly)
• Proven experience in manufacturing technology, or a related field
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

The expected base compensation for this role is $68,000 - $95,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What we offer at ZF in North Mankato, MN:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

About North Mankato:

North Mankato combines small‑town charm with modern amenities, a strong economy, vibrant arts scene, and recreational options. Located near Minneapolis/St. Paul, it offers excellent livability and quality of life.