Engineering Lead/Supervisor - Manufacturing Engineering Apply United States , Mesa Production-Engineering and Technical Support Professionals | Experienced Full Time READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY? Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC Advanced-level professional engineer responsible for leading and supervising several professional engineers in the planning and execution of engineering projects involving product design and development initiatives, while also overseeing Machine Shop operations, guiding Project Technicians, and managing MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) activities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: + Oversee daily Machine Shop operations, including workflow prioritization, equipment utilization, and continuous process improvements. + Manage MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) activities, ensuring availability of critical spare parts, supplies, and equipment to support uninterrupted operations. + Coordinate cross-functional efforts between engineering teams, Project Technicians, and production. + Serves as a primary liaison between other departments, divisions and business units. + Supervises manufacturing engineers and several indirect labor groups + Typically reports to the Engineering Manager and works to achieve overall objectives, while reviewing team performance, and ensuring cost-effectiveness of operations. + Estimates number of employees needed and schedules work to meet completion deadline and technical specifications. + Responsible for assigning responsibilities, and tracking project progress up to completion. + Provides input to management for continuous improvement programs and business unit directives. + Also has responsibility for completing performance reviews for direct reports. + May act as back-up for Head of Maintenance/Engineering Manager. + Directs multi-functional teams to attain department goals consistent with cost, quality, safety and delivery requirements. + Interfaces with internal support groups to ensure timely completion of engineering builds and tests. + Demonstrates strong manufacturing and business knowledge. Abilities: + Computer skills; + Proven communication skills; + Proven leadership abilities; + Expert-level knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering; Experience with customer communication systems; + Extensive experience with engineering change systems; + Extensive experience with product design/development processes; + Expert-level knowledge of company products and services acquired through experience and training; + Expert-level understanding of engineering techniques and principles Education: + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required + Master’s Degree strongly preferred Experience: + 8 – 10 years of advanced engineering and project management experience in the automotive industry, with supervisory experience preferred. + Preferred Experiences: + 4 years as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar preferred. + Welding (resistance, laser, friction, GMAW) + Gas filling + Pyrotechnics + Crimping/roll forming + High volume automotive assembly operations + Lean Manufacturing + FMEA Assessments + Project management Physical Requirements: Must have hand dexterity at moderate speed with accuracy for half of each day. Requires steady, active effort and continuous walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in all areas of the plant. ZF LIFETEC Mesa Operations screening process includes a substance abuse screening test, ATF lifetime background check, and verification of eligibility for employment. U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status Required. **Relocation assistance is not available. Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Engineering Lead/Supervisor - Manufacturing Engineering and apply now! Contact Kim Perez +1 480 944 7625 kim.perez@zf-lifetec.com 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 Engineering Lead/Supervisor - Manufacturing Engineering United States , Mesa Production-Engineering and Technical Support Professionals | Experienced Full Time Apply