Manufacturing Engineer
ZF Group · Marshall, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $85k–$100k
- Degree
- Required
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at ZF Group (industrial) in Marshall, IL. Here, you can also revoke or change your consent at any time.
- They ask for
- degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, SMED, Root cause, FMEA
- Base pay
- $85k–$100k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 17% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$134k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 61%
- ✓ Root cause 57%
- Automation 46%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- ✓ Tooling 25%
- ✓ Robotics 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at ZF Group
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: ZF Group in Marshall
1 other open role at this site.
- Industrial Engineer III · Industrial · Senior
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- ✓Develop equipment, mold tooling, materials, and process performance requirements, performs vendor searches and equipment evaluation to ensure adequate capability to produce quality product in required quantities at an effective cost.
- ✓Develops and performs Designed Experiment (DOE) and capability studies, develops process specifications, and designs & procures process tooling.
- ✓Develops process and equipment documentation and trains personnel on new processes, materials, and equipment.
- ✓Provide technical support for new product launches including establishing process recipes, tooling procurement, and performing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews identifying improvements for manufacturability.
- ✓Apply verbal and written communications skills in periodic and special reports/presentations both internally and with customers.
- ✓Capable of reading mechanical CAD drawings with understanding of GD&T drafting principles.
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About the Team
This role develops, optimizes, and supports PCB final assembly and injection molding processes by improving quality, capacity, and capability while leading root cause analysis, DOE studies, tooling development, and new product launch readiness. It requires strong technical expertise, cross functional communication, and hands on engineering leadership to ensure robust manufacturing performance and scalable production.
What you can look forward to as Manufacturing Engineer
- •Responsible for the activities related to the development and support of Printed Circuit Board Final Assembly processes and Injection Molding processes including analyzing & improving quality, capacity, and capability.
- •Perform root cause analysis, process capability studies, and implement process controls to ensure process performance
Your profile as Manufacturing Engineer
- •Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with seven years related experience
- •Experience with implementation and technical support of automated final assembly processes & equipment for Printed Circuit Board technologies.
- •Experience with Injection Molding process, Injection Molding Tool Design for Manufacturing, SMED, and direct Mold Tooling Maintenance
- •Experience in the development and execution of designed experiments (DOE’s)
- •Team leadership skills, project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.
- •Experience with supporting PFMEA and control plans.
- •Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience
- •Experience with industrial controls such as PLC’s and Robotics
- •All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF’s commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.
What We Offer
- •A supportive collaborative team environment
- •Annual Incentive Plan
- •Paid Vacation
- •401k Plan
- •Health Care Benefits
- •Paid Holidays
- •A strong diversity culture
- •Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
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