Global Manufacturing Technology Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£52,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2124 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,000, and ZF LEMFORDER UK LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2125 (Production and process engineers, Production/process engineering focus on industrialising manufacturing technologies) or SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified., R&D engineering professional role developing technology roadmaps). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Req ID 87988 | The Hub - Shirley, United Kingdom, ZF Automotive UK Limited
About the Team
The Global Manufacturing Technology Team, part of Research & Development, develops and qualifies core electronics technologies for use across our automotive products. The team develops technology roadmaps, qualifies assembly materials and interconnection technologies, defines engineering standards, and conducts Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) reliability testing. Working closely with suppliers, Electronics Hardware Engineering, PCB Design, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and Manufacturing, the team industrialize new technologies into production and provides technical support to resolve design, manufacturing, and field issues, helping deliver reliable, high-quality products.
This is a global role, and the successful candidate will work closely with ZF Division C and electronics teams across ZF to develop and introduce new technologies, share best practices, and support products worldwide.
What you can look forward to as Global Manufacturing Technology Engineer:
- Develop and implement the Electronics Manufacturing Technology roadmap, aligned with core and customer application programmes
- Qualify and industrialise electronics assembly and interconnection technologies, including solder paste, conformal coating, underfill, edge bonding, corner bonding and press-fit pins
- Coordinate qualification testing of new electronics manufacturing technologies before their first use in products
- Develop and implement technology, process and engineering standards
- Develop PCB Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines and carry out Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design rule compliance reviews
- Provide day-to-day technical support to Electronics Hardware Engineering teams and help solve industrialisation issues
- Act as a technical bridge between Product Engineering and Manufacturing teams at production plants
Your profile as Global Manufacturing Technology Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent industry experience
- Strong experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA assembly and industrialisation
- Good knowledge of electronics assembly and interconnection technologies, such as soldering, conformal coating, underfill, edge bonding and press-fit
- Experience in technology qualification, process development, reliability testing and engineering standards as well as good understanding of PCB design and DFM principles
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Hardware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, PCB Design, Manufacturing and technology suppliers
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions as well as good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with teams across different functions and locations
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a global R&D environment and work effectively across different time zones
- Willingness to travel to suppliers, development sites and manufacturing plants when required
Why you should choose ZF in Shirley:
- Competitive compensation
- Pension System
- 2x Life Assurance cover
- Health Cashplan
Be part of our ZF team as Global Manufacturing Technology Engineer and apply now!
Contact
Anne Jügling
+49 211 584 2099
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ZF LEMFORDER UK LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2124 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~17k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ZF LEMFORDER UK LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2124 going rate of £52,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.