Manufacturing Engineer II: Life-Saving Automation

ZF LIFETEC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF LIFETEC in Mesa, AZ is seeking an Engineer II-Manufacturing to own and improve complex manufacturing processes and equipment. You will lead projects, drive process capability, and deliver measurable business results through engineering expertise and collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with strong CAD/DOE capabilities and a focus on safety and reliability in automated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3-4 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong project management, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Proficiency in CAD, technical drawing interpretation, and engineering change management.
• Experience with automation systems, manufacturing processes, and DOE methodologies.
• Ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned manufacturing processes, equipment, and product families.
• Lead station and line improvement projects focused on OEE, scrap reduction, cycle time, and reliability.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and production issues.
• Develop process designs, process checks, and manufacturing standards for new product versions.
• Lead management of change activities and process validations.
• Maintain and improve PFMEAs, MIs, MOPs, compliance documentation, and engineering standards.
• Support audits, investigations, HEC actions, and product compliance activities.
• Coordinate non-capital equipment upgrades and obsolescence projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams involving Operations, Maintenance, Controls Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

CAD

Technical drawing

Engineering change management

Automation systems

DOE methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

ZF LIFETEC in Mesa, AZ is seeking an Engineer II-Manufacturing to own and improve complex manufacturing processes and equipment. You will lead projects, drive process capability, and deliver measurable business results through engineering expertise and collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with strong CAD/DOE capabilities and a focus on safety and reliability in automated environments.