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Become our next FutureStarter
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!
Sr Supp Dev Engr-Gen
Country/Region: MX
Location:
El Salto, JAL, MX, 45680
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Req ID 90609 | El Salto, Mexico, ZF Suspension Technology Guadalajara, S.A. de C.V.
Job Description
About the Team
Ensure that the production processes within the assigned lines meet customer requirements based on the company's techniques, procedures, and policies. The purpose is to achieve the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale results defined in the business plan, ensuring the accomplishment of the Business Unit's objectives.
What You can look forward to as a Sr Supplier Development Engineer:
Develop existing suppliers with quality issues through supplier assessments, process audits, risk analysis, and capability evaluations to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Lead the technical evaluation and approval of new suppliers through manufacturing, quality, capacity, and risk assessments.
Assess manufacturing, quality, and capacity feasibility while ensuring compliance with internal and customer requirements.
Lead APQP, PPAP, Process Release Audits, and Run@Rate activities for new components, technologies, and complex products to ensure successful launches.
Drive supplier development and performance improvement initiatives to achieve quality, delivery, and operational targets.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Project Buyers, and Direct Material Buyers in supplier selection, approval, and sourcing decisions.
Support Material Planners and cross-functional teams during supplier quality and delivery escalations.
Support supplier negotiations by providing technical and quality expertise to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Your Profile as a Sr Supplier Development Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field. Experience with automotive commodities such as stampings, machined components, castings, driveline, or chassis systems.
2+ years of experience in the same position (5+ years preferred for Senior-level consideration).
Previous experience in Quality area, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering within the automotive industry
Advanced use of problem-solving tools and Core Quality Tools (Core Tools) and strong knowledge of IATF 16949.
Experience conducting supplier audits and process assessments; VDA 6.3 certification is preferred.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and material requirements.
Advanced conversational English is required
Willingness to travel 30-50% throughout the U.S. and Mexico (VISA is a must)
Why Choose ZF El Salto?
Professional growth and career development opportunities.
Access to a global network.
Strong corporate culture and reputation.
Competitive salary plus superior benefits package.
Location: Km 3.5, El Salto–La Capilla Highway, 45680 El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico.
Be part of our ZF team as Sr Supp Dev Engr-Gen and apply now!
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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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