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The team supports manufacturing operations by identifying risks, resolving complex quality issues, and ensuring compliance with customer and automotive quality requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, and other support functions, the team develops sustainable solutions that enhance product quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. A strong focus is placed on knowledge sharing, employee development, and the implementation of best practices across the organization.\nWhat you can look forward to as Plant Quality Engineer:\nLead and support major problem-solving projects, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.\nCollaborate with Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams to drive the successful completion of critical quality and customer-focused projects.\nDevelop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, procedures, templates, and data management systems to reduce risk and enhance operational performance.\nCreate and deliver training programs on basic and advanced problem-solving methodologies, quality tools, and best practices.\nMonitor manufacturing processes and product quality to ensure compliance with customer specifications, automotive standards, and internal requirements.\nSupport customer complaint investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and lessons learned activities to improve product and process quality.\nProvide guidance to manufacturing personnel on quality systems, problem-solving techniques, and the effective use of quality tools.\nParticipate in engineering change activities and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure conformity with quality standards and business objectives.\nYour Profile as Plant Quality Engineer:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.\n3-4 years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, continuous improvement, or problem-solving activities (internships/co-ops included).\nStrong knowledge of quality systems, automotive quality requirements, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lean manufacturing principles.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, and measurement data.\nExperience developing procedures, training materials, and standardized methodologies to support quality and problem-solving processes.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive mindset.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.\nWhy you should choose ZF in Gray Court:\nA supportive collaborative team environment\nAnnual Incentive Plan\nPaid Vacation\n401k Plan\nHealth Care Benefits\nPaid Holidays\nA strong diversity culture\nSupportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities\nBe part of our ZF team as Plant Quality Engineer II and apply now!\nDIVERSITY COMMITMENT:\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. 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