Supplier Development Engineer

ZF Group • English: C1 • Transportation & Logistics • Public Transport • Travel required • Bachelor's Degree • 16 days ago

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Salary

≈ $22k – $64k per year (Estimated)

Location

Hybrid (Pančevo, Serbia)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 27, 2026.

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ZF Group

ZF Group is a global technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The company specializes in integrated systems for mobility, providing advanced driveline and chassis technology, e-mobility solutions, and automated driving software. Operating across passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial sectors worldwide, it focuses on shaping sustainable and safe transportation for the future.

zf.com • HQ: Friedrichshafen, Germany • Automotive Components • 5000+ employees • Est. 1915

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Backed by YES!Delft

Req ID 89519 | Pančevo, Serbia, ZF Serbia d.o.o. Pancevo

Job Description

About the Team

We are a Supplier Quality team with full responsibility for suppliers in ZF Serbia, as well as for selected suppliers within the E-Division. We work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. Our team is young, motivated, and committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you can look forward to as Supplier Development Engineer :

Manage supplier quality activities for components in new projects and change management processes
Conduct technical reviews with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and customer requirements
Lead and perform APQP activities with suppliers to achieve zero-defect targets for prototype, launch, and serial production parts
Drive supplier escalation processes and coordinate corrective actions
Plan and conduct VDA 6.3 second-party audits at supplier locations
Perform Measurement System Analysis (R&R studies) at supplier sites
Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as the quality interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders

Your Profile as Supplier Development Engineer:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or a comparable technical field
Professional experience in the automotive industry with strong technical understanding
Solid knowledge of IATF 16949 and Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
Experience in conducting VDA 6.3 audits is considered an advantage
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Willingness to travel approximately 30% to 50% of working time
Fluent English language skills
Valid driver's license

Why you should choose ZF in Pančevo?

Private health insurance
Possibility of hybrid work
Flexible working hours
Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and internal career development

Be part of our ZF team as Supplier Development Engineer and apply now!

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Jana Beska

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