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Project Launch Engineer

Country/Region:  CN
Location: 

Donggang District/Rizhao City, SD, CN, 276826

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Req ID 73146 | Rizhao, China, ZF Automotive Safety Systems (Rizhao) Co., Ltd.

  

Your Tasks：

  • Lead cross-functional team to deliver product on time and within budget.  Ensure that these teams achieve all customer and company requirements for (new or changes) programs including quality, cost, delivery, product performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure the advanced product quality planning (APQP) process is established, documented, implemented and followed according to IATF16949 procedure.
  • Manager programs in accordance with ZF LIFETEC new product introduction management system requirements (GDPEP).
  • Serve as the expert in customer launch systems including timing, documentation and interaction.
  • Ensure the team develops/finalizes special characteristics, design reviews FMEA, establish actions to reduce potential failure modes, develop and/or reviews control plans and communicate variance to plan early so issues can be addressed.
  • Manage product launches for products both supplied out of other ZF LIFETEC locations for sale in Asia, or products designed by ZF LIFETEC and introduced to local manufacturers by associates, joint ventures and licensees in the region.
  • Maintain good communication within the company, customer and suppliers

 

Your Profile:

  • Rich project management experience in automotive manufacturing.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher,CET-4 certification（CET-6 preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional alignment.
  • Expertise in driving resolution through structured problem-solving frameworks.
  • Meeting facilitation skills with measurable KPI achievement.

   

Why ZF LIFETEC?

  • Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
  • Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
  • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
  • Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.

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