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Engineer III-Mechanical

ZF • United States, United States • 2w ago

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United States , Mesa

R&D and Product Engineering

Professionals | Experienced

Full Time

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY?

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

About the Team:

At the heart of our inflatable restraint systems is the gas generator-commonly known as the inflator. Within the North American Inflator Engineering team, you will work across multiple engineering disciplines to develop, refine, and apply inflator technologies to the wide range of restraint systems produced by ZF Lifetec.

Our team plays a direct role indeveloping lifesaving technologies that protect drivers, passengers, and families on the road every day. The work you do here contributes to advancing occupant safety and reducing injuries in real-world crash scenarios.

Come join our team inMesa, AZ, where engineering meets real-world impact.

Position Summary:

Support mechanical product design, customer applications engineering, and continuous improvement activities related to inflator technologies and production processes.

What you can look forward to in this position:

Engineering & Program Ownership

Provide application engineering support for assigned customer programs and inflator technologies.

Develop program timelines, engineering development plans, and technical presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Partner with manufacturing teams to support new product launches and resolve production or design issues.

Product Design & Compliance

Review designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer specifications.

Lead efforts to resolve design and testing challenges and support technical advancements.

Technical Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of inflator ballistic performance and tuning to achieve system-level restraint requirements.

Release engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, and reports.

Plan and manage proto@type builds to ensure on-time customer delivery.

Engineering Tools & Methods

Utilize engineering methodologies including:

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Margin testing

Fault tree analysis

FMEA

Apply Six Sigma and Lean principles to improve product quality and production efficiency.

Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement

Support plant quality objectives and actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Follow safety and environmental guidelines, including participation in safety meetings, inspections, and pollution-prevention initiatives.

Your profile as an Engineer III - Mechanical:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred).

5+ years of related experience.

Self-motivated and able to work independently, while also thriving in a diverse, global team environment.

Excellent oral and written communication, technical report writing and project management skills. Conversational German language a plus.

Strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of physics, and working knowledge of basic statistics.

Computer skills, including Minitab, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CAD software (experience preferred).

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity for approximately half the workday.

Continuous walking and active effort throughout the facility.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various areas across the plant.

Why Choose ZF? - What We Offer:

Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation & Personal Time

401(k) plan

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

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.

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Engineer III-Mechanical 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

Engineer III-Mechanical

United States , Mesa

R&D and Product Engineering

Professionals | Experienced

Full Time

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