Manufacturing Engineer II - Process & Automation Leader

ZF LIFETEC; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF LIFETEC in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to own and improve complex manufacturing systems. 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 and DOE proficiency, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 3–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong project management and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manufacturing process ownership

Project management

Troubleshooting

CAD & drawings

DOE methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Engineering change management

Job description

ZF LIFETEC in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to own and improve complex manufacturing systems. 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 and DOE proficiency, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.