Supplier Quality Specialist

ZF

Marysville, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Diversity, Engineering, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Incentive Programs, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Product Development, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Receiving Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Software Testing, Sustainability, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management

LOCATION

Marysville, MI

POSTED

9 days ago

Supplier Quality Specialist

Country/Region: US

Location:

Marysville, MI, US

Req ID 87959 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC

Job Description

About the Team: The Supplier Quality Engineering team at ZF Axle Drives in Marysville, MI plays a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of axle systems delivered to Stellantis. This team works closely with a global supplier base to maintain and continuously improve quality standards, proactively driving corrective and preventive actions. They lead investigations into supplier-related quality issues, collaborating cross-functionally to identify root causes and implement robust solutions that protect both production and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement, the team supports ZF’s commitment to delivering high-quality axle products in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

What you can look forward to as a Supplier Quality Engineer:

+ Responsible for the review and approval of Supplier PPAP’s for new components or components with product/process changes together with the responsible Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer.

+ Responsible to prescribe receiving inspection characteristics and frequencies, forwarding these requirements to QSE who will have ultimate edit authority and responsibility to release to Dimensional Lab.

+ Responsible to ensure supplier is complaint to ZF QD83 during serial production.

+ Responsible for corrective actions with Supplier due to quality issues including 8-d closure and verification.

+ Responsible to review Supplier deviation requests for serial production components with MRY production, quality and engineering. Provide deviation request disposition back to Supplier.

+ Responsible to enter Supplier Nonconformance Costs (SNCC) for divisional tracking in accordance with ZF Group Directives.

+ Responsible to submit vendor deductions as received by the plant departments to accounting for processing.

+ Responsible to ensure supplied components on MRB hold are processed in a timely manner.

Your profile as a Supplier Quality Engineer:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Other Bachelor level degrees may be considered in lieu of engineering degree with significant, applicable experience).

+ 3 + years of related experience.

+ Proven track record of exceptional supplier management.

+ Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs and MS-Office.

+ Advanced experience and demonstrated ability to apply APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA and Control Plans according to IATF 16949 according to SQE qualifying matrix.

+ Advanced problem-solving skills and methodologies (e.g.: 8Ds, Shainin Red X, Six Sigma).

+ Advanced experience and knowledge of production and operations systems, purchasing, and project management and technical engineering skills and the ability to apply to work.

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for sponsorship.

Why you should choose ZF in Marysville:

+ 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

Additional Information

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Be part of our ZF team as Supplier Quality Specialist 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

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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