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Manufacturing Engineer

ZF North America

Marshall, IL · Posted October 1, 2026

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About the job

Req ID 84797 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Manufacturing Engineer

About the Team This role develops, optimizes, and supports PCB final assembly and injection molding processes by improving quality, capacity, and capability while leading root cause analysis, DOE studies, tooling development, and new product launch readiness. It requires strong technical expertise, cross functional communication, and hands on engineering leadership to ensure robust manufacturing performance and scalable production.

The expected base compensation for this role is $85,300 - $100,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What you can look forward to as Manufacturing Engineer:

Responsible for the activities related to the development and support of Printed Circuit Board Final Assembly processes and Injection Molding processes including analyzing & improving quality, capacity, and capability.

Perform root cause analysis, process capability studies, and implement process controls to ensure process performance requirements are met and sustained.

Develop equipment, mold tooling, materials, and process performance requirements, performs vendor searches and equipment evaluation to ensure adequate capability to produce quality product in required quantities at an effective cost.

Develops and performs Designed Experiment (DOE) and capability studies, develops process specifications, and designs & procures process tooling.

Develops process and equipment documentation and trains personnel on new processes, materials, and equipment.

Provide technical support for new product launches including establishing process recipes, tooling procurement, and performing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews identifying improvements for manufacturability.

Apply verbal and written communications skills in periodic and special reports/presentations both internally and with customers.

Capable of reading mechanical CAD drawings with understanding of GD&T drafting principles.

Your profile as Manufacturing Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with seven years related experience

Experience with implementation and technical support of automated final assembly processes & equipment for Printed Circuit Board technologies.

Experience with Injection Molding process, Injection Molding Tool Design for Manufacturing, SMED, and direct Mold Tooling Maintenance

Experience in the development and execution of designed experiments (DOE’s)

Team leadership skills, project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.

Experience with supporting PFMEA and control plans.

Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience

Experience with industrial controls such as PLC’s and Robotics

All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF’s commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.

What We Offer:

A supportive collaborative team environment

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

A strong diversity culture

Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF Divisional Information

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.

Be part of our ZF team as Manufacturing Engineer and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran