Sr Supp Dev Engr-gen

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**Sr Supp Dev Engr-Gen**:

- Country/Region: MX- Location: El Salto, JAL, MX, 45680Req ID 71036, Sr SDE, El Salto, ZF Suspension Technology Guadalajara, S.A. de C.V.

Aout the Team:
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.

We are looking to hire a Sr SDE to be located at our plant at El Salto Jalisco

What you can look forward to as Sr Supplier Development Engineer:

- Direct, monitor and review supplier APQP activities (control plans, PFMEA, process flow, SPC, run at rate, PPAP, etc.) and ensure processes are completed to ZF standards and are delivered on-time.
- Assist suppliers in problem solving effectiveness including root cause analysis through implementation of corrective actions.
- Conduct supplier assessments for potential new suppliers. Work with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans and metrics to monitor performance and continuously improve quality and process and achieve cost reduction targets.
- Interface with Customers on critical supplier issues as necessary.
- Lead supplier APQP kick-off meetings and supplier design reviews.
- Active member in the ZF Sourcing Committee.
- Participate, as needed, on ZF Teams and effectively interact with other ZF technical departments and Assembly Plant personnel to find creative solutions to constraints.
- This position requires travel - approximately 30%.

Your profile as Sr SDE:

- Engineering bachelor degree or similar.
- Must have at least 3-5 years directly related experience, including experience in supplier/OEM environment.
- Experienced with manufacturing processes and production environments.
- Ability to conduct supplier assessments, complete and analyze APQP/PPAP/Capability data. Effective in working with a global team.
- Must be highly motivated, able to multi-task, set priorities and be goal oriented.
- Must have a proven ability to lead functional teams, work independently and obtain goal-oriented results; computer literacy; a high level of independent judgment and strong negotiation; communications; analytical and leadership skills.
- Ability to represent ZF to outside suppliers and Customers in a professional manner on technical issues.
- Fluent english (mandatory)
- VDA is a plus
- Nice to have experience in machining process trough CNC (basic level)

Why to choose ZF? Our Offer:
Global growth opportunities

Benefits over the law

Contact

Mónica Chávez

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