Processes Engineer

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Job Summary: This role involves developing, analyzing, and optimizing machining processes, focusing on productivity, quality, safety, ergonomics, and cost reduction within an automotive multinational. Key Highlights: 1. Participate in the industrialization of new products and engineering modifications. 2. Promote the exchange of best practices with global plants. 3. Experience in machining, mass production, and CNC processes. **Become our next FutureStarter** --------------------------------- Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary! **Processes Engineer** ====================== Country/Region: BR Location: Sumaré, BR, 13180\-901 Req ID 87085 \| Sumaré, Brazil, ZF Automotive Brasil Ltda. **Extended Description** ------------------- We are a multinational automotive company operating in heavy-duty and agricultural vehicles. We have a proactive, collaborative, and autonomous process engineering team empowered to propose and implement daily solutions. We continuously pursue operational excellence through solving quality issues, cost-reduction projects, and automation initiatives. We maintain frequent contact with other global plants for benchmarking and promoting the exchange of best practices. We work across various manufacturing processes—including welding, surface treatments, machining, and assembly—providing engineers with broad technical experience. **What You Can Expect as a Process Engineer:** * Develop, analyze, and optimize machining processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, ergonomics, and cost efficiency. * Define appropriate cutting parameters, machining strategies, tools, fixtures, and clamping methods for each process. * Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as manufacturing routings, process sheets, work instructions, workstation layouts, and process FMEAs. * Support the industrialization of new products and engineering modifications—from design phase through to release for mass production. * Monitor try\-outs, process validations, and APQP/PPAP activities, where applicable. * Analyze process performance indicators (OEE, cycle time, scrap, rework) and propose continuous improvement actions. * Specify, evaluate, and approve new equipment, CNC machines, cutting tools, and technical suppliers—considering technical, productivity, and ergonomic criteria. * Train operators and technicians on new processes, work methods, machine adjustments, and safe, ergonomic operating practices. **Your Profile as a Senior Process Engineer:** * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields. * Preferred: Specialization in Manufacturing, Machining Processes, Industrial Management, Lean Manufacturing, or related areas will be considered a plus. * Experience as a machining process engineer in medium- or large-scale industrial environments. * Proven experience with CNC processes (turning, milling, machining centers, grinding, etc.). * Experience in new product industrialization, process introduction, and industrial transfers. * Experience in mass production environments, preferably in the automotive, metalworking, automotive components, aerospace, or capital goods sectors. * Willingness to work onsite in Sumaré. * Advanced English proficiency. **Why Choose ZF?** * Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Private Pension Plan, Daycare Allowance, Life Insurance, On-site Meal Benefit, Transportation or Parking Benefit, Wellhub (Gympass), Pharmacy Benefit, Profit-Sharing Program (PPR), and Credit Cooperative. ZF was officially founded 108 years ago thanks to the ingenuity of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, creator of the Zeppelin airship. With four generations spanning **118 nationalities**, more than **150,000 employees** across **41 countries**, we combine a uniquely diverse range of origins, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation, and shape the next generation’s mobility, safety, sustainability, and social justice. Therefore, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are more than just words to us—they lie at the heart of the **ZF Way** (Passion, Anticipation, Diversity, Empowerment, Responsibility), which empowers our team members toward success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusion is a natural reflection. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every ZF member can reach their full potential. We aim to embed this commitment into our legacy through how we operate and build our products. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity, Equity, and Inclusion in Employment. Candidate selection decisions are based solely on professional competencies, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, nationality, disability, and/or marital status. We offer an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves and become protagonists of their careers—achieving peak performance aligned with quality commitment. You are welcome in ALL our positions! Join the ZF team! \#DE\&I \#ZFWAY \#ProudtobeZF \#WinningTogether Become part of our team as a Processes Engineer and apply now! **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. 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