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Associate Engineer - Supplier Quality / Supply Chain

ZF • Lapeer, MI • 1d ago

Country/Region: US

Location:

Lapeer, MI, US

Req ID 86437 | Lapeer, United States ZF Chassis Components, LLC

Job Description

About the Team: The Associate Supplier Quality / Supply Chain Engineer role at ZF in Lapeer, MI will work with a four-person quality team supporting suspension component manufacturing, including control arm machining and assembly, ball pin machining, and ball joint assembly. This role works to carry out engineering assignments tied to product quality, process support, testing and validation, and engineering change management. The associate engineer supports troubleshooting of product and process issues, conducts routine testing and data analysis, prepares technical documentation, and helps coordinate and release approved engineering changes to ensure timely implementation in production. As part of the broader quality organization-which also covers warranty, supplier quality, and supplier development, this position plays an important role in maintaining strong quality systems, supporting continuous improvement, and gaining hands-on experience in a complex manufacturing environment.

What you can look forward to as an Associate Supplier Quality/Supply Chain Engineer:

Manage supplier quality issues including scrap, disposition, chargebacks, and coordination with SQE/SDE teams.

Conduct daily MRB review and disposition of RMA materials, ensuring proper defect identification and part classification (raw, machined, assembled).

Process SAP transactions for scrap, supplier chargebacks, and generate the monthly Supplier X2 report.

Investigate supplier-related issues on the production floor, including documentation, traceability, and supplier communication.

Coordinate and manage supplier sorting activities at the plant or warehouse when quality issues arise.

Support warehouse operations with supplier shipment issues such as labeling errors or damaged materials.

Track and manage supplier quality requirements including annual layouts, CQI assessments, and 8D corrective actions.

Support supplier launches and changes through APQP activities, PTR trials, and engineering investigations of dimensional or material concerns.

Your profile as an Associate Supplier Quality/Supply Chain Engineer:

Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree or working towards a bachelor's degree is highly preferred.

Solid computer skills and communication skills required.

Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering.

Working knowledge of product line(s) and engineering design principles preferred.

Experience with engineering change systems (e.g. Axalant) preferred.

Why you should choose ZF in Lapeer, MI:

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

A supportive, collaborative team environment

A strong diversity culture

Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Associate Engineer - Supplier Quality / Supply Chain and apply now!

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

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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