Engineer II - Plant Quality

ZF Friedrichshafen
Gainesville, FL

Req ID 90494 | Gainesville 1, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC

About the Position

The Plant Quality Engineer II plays a key role in driving process quality across axle drive assembly operations while providing leadership and direction to Tear Down Technicians.

What you can look forward to as Engineer II- PQ:

  • Conduct internal quality investigations and resolve issues related to non-conforming parts on axle drive assembly lines.
  • Plan, test, train, supervise, and implement preventive quality assurance activities to establish capable and stable production processes.
  • Maintain quality data systems at individual assembly stations and within the central quality database.
  • Perform internal process audits, coordinate product audits, and lead advanced 8D or similar corrective action investigations from audits and internal or external quality issues.
  • Review customer 0 km, field, and warranty returns; determine root causes; and recommend timely corrective actions.
  • Serve as the primary customer contact for quality topics, including PPAP completion, submission, approval, and adherence to customer-specific requirements.
  • Evaluate quality documentation, assembly station tolerance changes, control plans, PFMEAs, and quality reports for axle drive assembly lines.
  • Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers, Auditors, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering, and Systems Support to drive corrective actions, continuous improvement, simultaneous engineering, and quality performance monitoring.

Your Profile as Engineer II- PQ:

  • Bachelors in Engineering
  • 2-5+ years related experience with quality assurance
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, and other data base tools
  • English language competency
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without company sponsorship

What We Offer:

  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Additional Information

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Be part of our ZF team as Engineer II - Plant Quality and apply now!

Contact

Hannah Cline

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

Posted 2026-08-18

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