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Process Manufacturing Engineer/Expert

Country/Region:  SV
Location: 

SV

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 73943 | El Salvador, El Salvador, ZF Passive Safety Systems El Salvador, Ltd.

  

Your Tasks

 

  • Develop specifications for machinery and tooling intended for suppliers.
  • Participate in project meetings to understand requirements, and provide feedback to the Launch Manager regarding task status and execution timelines.
  • Actively participate in the development of the PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) by providing technical data related to processes and equipment, and execute actions to mitigate the RPN (Risk Priority Number).
  • Take responsibility for parts during their production on serial-production machinery or processes, and actively participate in the early detection of potential product issues.
  • Ensure the necessary technical conditions are in place for PV (Production Validation) runs (i.e., ensuring machinery and tooling are set up for serial production).
  • Conduct capability studies and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) for all processes and machinery.
  • Develop *poka-yoke* (error-proofing) devices in collaboration with the Quality Engineer.
  • Develop GO/NO-GO gauges in cooperation with the Quality Engineer.
  • Develop, implement, and update process parameters, work instructions, label validation, and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) data, among other tasks.
  • Manage the acceptance process for machinery and tooling (including testing at the supplier’s facility, defining action plans for identified issues, and following up on their resolution).
  • Ensure compliance with Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics; implement modifications to machinery and/or tooling, as well as any additional process steps.

 

 

Your Profile

  • Academic degree in technical field or equivalent
  • 2+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Good understanding of relevant products & manufacturing processes
  • Advanced skill set to analyze and solve problems, to present topics, run projects and build teams
  • Very good oral and written communication skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Coaching skills
  • Working knowledge of the GDPEP process
  • Project Management skills

 

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Process Manufacturing Engineer/Expert and apply now!

Contact

Barbara Campa Fernandez

Barbara.Campa@zf-lifetec.com 

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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