Engineering Lead/Supervisor - Manufacturing Engineering Country/Region: US Location: Mesa, AZ, US, 85212-9361 **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. **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. Advanced-level professional engineer responsible for leading and supervising several professional engineers in the planning and execution of engineering projects dealing with product design/development initiatives. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities:** + Serves as a primary liaison between other departments, divisions and business units. + Typically reports to the Engineering Manager and works to achieve overall objectives, while reviewing team performance, and ensuring cost-effectiveness of operations. + Estimates number of employees needed and schedules work to meet completion deadline and technical specifications. + Responsible for assigning responsibilities, and tracking project progress up to completion. + Provides input to management for continuous improvement programs and business unit directives. + Also has responsibility for completing performance reviews for direct reports. + May act as back-up for Head of Maintenance/Engineering Manager. + Directs multi-functional teams to attain department goals consistent with cost, quality, safety and delivery requirements. + Interfaces with internal support groups to ensure timely completion of engineering builds and tests. + Demonstrates strong manufacturing and business knowledge. **Abilities:** + Computer skills; + Proven communication skills; + Proven leadership abilities; + Expert-level knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering; Experience with customer communication systems; + Extensive experience with engineering change systems; + Extensive experience with product design/development processes; + Expert-level knowledge of company products and services acquired through experience and training; + Expert-level understanding of engineering techniques and principles **Education:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required + Master’s Degree strongly preferred **Experience:** + 8 – 10 years of advanced engineering and project management experience in the automotive industry, with supervisory experience preferred. + Preferred Experiences: + 4 years as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar preferred. + Welding (resistance, laser, friction, GMAW) + Gas filling + Pyrotechnics + Crimping/roll forming + High volume automotive assembly operations + Lean Manufacturing + FMEA Assessments + Project management **Physical Requirements:** + Must have hand dexterity at moderate speed with accuracy for half of each day. Requires steady, active effort and continuous walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in all areas of the plant. **ZF-Lifetec Mesa Operations screening process includes a substance abuse screening test, ATF lifetime background check, and verification of eligibility for employment. U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status Required.** Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Engineering Lead/Supervisor - Manufacturing Engineering and apply now! DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran **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. **READY TO MAKE A REAL IMPACT?**