Manufacturing Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. ZF Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Req ID 88273 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
About the Team: The Manufacturing Engineering team at ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, SC, is a skilled group of professionals dedicated to producing high-quality transmissions for passenger and commercial vehicles. As part of the largest manufacturing site in North America, with nearly 2,000 employees plant-wide, this team plays a vital role in our production process. Their precision and expertise ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Their contributions are essential to maintaining ZF's reputation as a leader in the automotive industry.
What you can look forward to as a Manufacturing Engineer:
- Lead complex projects to troubleshoot and solve errors/problems on production equipment.
- Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Confer with manufacturing engineers and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
- Validate the development of product specifications for the purchase of equipment, materials, tooling, fixturing or parts, according to specifications and quality standards.
- Consult the engineering team about potential suppliers for production equipment, tooling and fixturing and contributes to the final technical choice.
- Evaluate and assist in the evolution of the equipment and perform acceptance evaluation according to specification.
- Validate production times, staffing requirements and related costs of production equipment to provide information for management decisions.
- Oversee projects for existing production and new programs using APQP and Lean principles to meet timing and budget as well as performance.
Your profile as a Manufacturing Engineer:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 3+ years of previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a high-volume environment.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering.
- Experience with customer communication systems.
- Experience with engineering change systems.
- Knowledge of company products and services acquired through experience and training.
- Understanding of engineering techniques, principles, and procedures of their particular field to the completion of difficult assignments.
Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court, SC:
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Manufacturing Engineer 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