Manufacturing Process Engineer
ZF Group · Marysville, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at ZF Group (industrial) in Marysville, MI. Plan, install, and optimize manufacturing cells, equipment, CNC programs, gage programs, and production processes to improve quality, productivity, cycle time, and overall equipment performance.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 38 process engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 37 other live process postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $78k–$121k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ New product launch 45%
- ✓ Root cause 45%
- Six Sigma 45%
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- Lean 39%
- ✓ Automation 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for MSA / Gage R&R, Minitab, Supplier quality, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process 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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 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.
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Marysville, MI, US
Req ID 91567 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC
About the Position
The Manufacturing Process Engineer plans, implements, and maintains stable, capable production processes that support product and process quality and throughput, while monitoring and resolving issues on assembly and manufacturing lines.
What you can look forward to as Manufacturing Process Engineer
- •Lead manufacturing process engineering activities for new product launches, including APQP, PPAP, tooling, fixtures, measurement systems, automation, and production readiness.
- •Plan, install, and optimize manufacturing cells, equipment, CNC programs, gage programs, and production processes to improve quality, productivity, cycle time, and overall equipment performance.
- •Develop, maintain, and continuously improve process documentation, including Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Maps, Standard Work Instructions, and technical standards.
- •Conduct quality and process improvement initiatives through capability studies, Gage R&R (MSA), SPC analysis, audits, PDCA methodologies, and corrective action processes such as 8D investigations.
- •Investigate and resolve manufacturing, equipment, and quality issues, including non-conforming products, customer complaints, audit findings, and process deviations.
- •Manage tooling, fixtures, gauges, spare parts, and inventory while supporting cost reduction, energy efficiency, and supplier sourcing initiatives.
- •Train and support production, maintenance, leadership teams, and new employees on manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and operational best practices.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Planning, and OEM customers to drive continuous improvement and achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Your Profile as Manufacturing Process Engineer
- •Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
- •2 years of manufacturing or design experience (internship/co-op included)
- •Gear manufacturing experience preferred
- •Strong computer skills- must be proficient in MS Office, SPC, DoE, Minitab and understanding of basics of auto parts manufacturing
- •Knowledgeable in areas of CNC Turning Machine Programs, Mistake Proofing and Problem-Solving Techniques, SPC, specific software on the production equipment.
- •Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D design for the purpose of creating drawings.
- •Must be self-directed and be willing to work any shift.
- •Must be authorized to work in the United States now AND in the future.
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
Physical demands and work environment
- •This position is required to do extensive walking through factory environment production areas.
- •Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 35 pounds.
- •Must be able to climb, kneel, pull, push, carry, twist, bend, forward reach and reach above shoulder level on an occasion.
- •Required to frequently sit, stoop and stand.
- •Required to use fine and gross motor skills, firm hand gripping and repetition to handle physic