About the role#
The engineering team at ZF Axle Drives in Marysville, MI, focuses on product reliability and plant improvement. The engineering lab supports quality, warranty teardown evaluations, and assembly projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in lab operations and contributes to initiatives that improve the quality and performance of driveline products and manufacturing processes. This is an immediate-start position for candidates who can work during the current academic term.
What you'll do#
- Ensure the Axle Lab Area is organized and stocked with necessary tools.
- Perform and document detailed analysis of warranty issues and product failures.
- Support the warranty review process, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Coordinate product and process engineering tasks at the plant level.
- Use QDM for assigned engineering tasks.
- Locate and move product and containers for drive unit extraction and replacement.
- Coordinate with logistics to maintain FIFO and transparency regarding container moves and SAP changes.
- Maintain inventory accuracy in road test, teardown, and non-production parts cribs.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong computer skills, specifically with MS Office Suite.
- Proficient understanding of MS Excel, including Macros and formulas.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work in a team environment with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and accept direction from multiple sources.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Marysville, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About ZF Group
ZF Group is a global technology company that supplies mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology. Founded in 1915, the company maintains its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, Germany. It operates 162 production locations across 29 countries and employs approximately 153,000 people. The company focuses on areas including vehicle motion control, e-mobility, and integrated safety systems for manufacturers and mobility providers.
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