VAVE Engineer

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Country/Region: MX

Location:

El Marques, Querétaro, MX, 76246

Job Description

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Position Summary

Technical position part of Portfolio management, responsible for the development & implementation of profitability improvement projects for launches and post-SOP programs for multiple customers. Key focus areas are the generation, evaluation and implementation of cost reduction ideas impacting the total product cost on electromechanical products through design, process and resourcing changes. Highly visible role through interaction on all levels and with all functions.

Responsibilities:

• Generation and development of cost savings ideas through various activities, e.g supplier/in-house workshops, benchmarking activities, etc
• Detailed assessment & coordination of idea development related to technical/commercial feasibility (business cases) with x-functional teams
• Preparation of calculations/presentations and further data to support business decisions and obtain Management approvals
• Track detailed status, monitor development & implementation progress for multiple projects, propose mitigation plans in case of deviations/roadblocks; elevate as required to Top Management
• Generate reports to Management varying from direct manager to Senior VP

Qualifications:

• Min 4-5 years experience, preferably in Automotive industry
• Technical background, Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable
• Strong moderation, communication skills with ability to deal with various stakeholders (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Quality, suppliers)
• Global thinking, results oriented, advanced organizational skills including attention to details
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure (deadlines, balancing)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Good English skills for an international environment (EU, NA, AP).
• Experience with suppliers and/or customers is appreciated
• Project Management skills are appreciated
• Driving license, ability and willingness to travel (5%)

What We Offer:

• Benefits above the law
• Major Medical Expenses Insurance
• Global growth opportunities
• Competitive Wages

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.