Process Manufacturing Engineer / Expert

About the role

ZF LIFETEC, part of the ZF Group with over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, is hiring a Process Manufacturing Engineer/Expert in El Salvador. The role covers the technical preparation of serial production, including specifications for machinery and tooling, process validation and quality-related studies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop specifications for machinery and tooling intended for suppliers.
• Take part in project meetings, give feedback to the Launch Manager on task status and timelines, and help develop the PFMEA with technical data and mitigation actions.
• Own parts during production on serial-production machinery, detect early signs of product issues and ensure machines and tooling are ready for PV (production validation) runs.
• Run capability studies and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) for all processes and machinery.
• Develop poka-yoke devices, GO/NO-GO gauges and process parameters, work instructions, label validation and MES data together with the Quality Engineer.
• Manage acceptance of machinery and tooling, including testing at the supplier's facility and follow-up on issues.
• Ensure compliance with CTQ characteristics and implement changes to machinery, tooling or process steps.

Required profile

• Academic degree in a technical field or equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of relevant products and manufacturing processes.
• Fluent English and very good oral and written communication skills.
• Coaching skills and project management skills.

Required skills

• Problem analysis and solving, presentation and team-building skills.
• Working knowledge of the GDPEP process.