Job Description
Description
What you can look forward to as Supplier Innovation Engineer
Act as a key interface between internal ZF stakeholders (R&D, Product Development, Purchasing, Strategy, Business Units) and suppliers to translate market, customer, and OEM requirements into innovation opportunities.
• Capture and analyze market trends, customer expectations, OEM roadmaps, and regulatory requirements relevant to ZF products and technologies. Facilitate supplier engagement and innovation workshops to communicate ZF’s market needs and strategic priorities.
• Convert market and customer needs clearly defined innovation challenges and opportunity statements for suppliers, Scout and evaluate emerging technologies, concepts, and solutions proposed by suppliers, startups, and technology partners.
• Manage the collection, screening, and assessment of supplier innovation ideas with respect to technical feasibility, maturity, and strategic fit Enable early visi...