ZF LIFETEC Tech Stack

Global automotive safety systems manufacturer with 36,000 employees across 51 locations

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg 10,001+ employees Self-Owned

ZF LIFETEC is a large-scale industrial manufacturer of seat belts, airbags, steering wheels, and passive safety systems for OEMs worldwide. The tech stack is heavily SAP-centric (ERP, Fiori, SuccessFactors, Ariba, BW) paired with industrial automation platforms (TIA Portal, KUKA, FANUC, Allen-Bradley), reflecting a vertically integrated supply-chain and manufacturing operation. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and manufacturing roles across 15+ countries, with active projects focused on the ZF Production System rollout, SAP Ariba release testing, and plant performance optimization—indicating ongoing digital standardization across geographically dispersed plants.

Tech Stack 71 technologies

Core StackSAP ABAP SAP SuccessFactors Allen-Bradley Siemens C# Visual Studio Oracle SQL Server MySQL SAP ERP Fiori Adobe SAP BTP SAP BusinessObjects BI SAP PI/PO SAP Workflow TIA Portal Cognex Keyence Microsoft Office SAP Ariba SAP Master Data Governance SAP BW KUKA FANUC HMI PROFINET Ethernet RS-232+41 more

What ZF LIFETEC Is Building

◆Challenges

New trade topics
Inventory and freight optimization
Nonconformance cost control
Isf process management
Delivery performance
Quality compliance
Optimizing inventory
Efficiency and scrap issues
Meeting plant performance targets
Improving testing best practices

▲Active Projects

Engineering changes implementation
Assess risks for new trade topics
Manage isf processes
New product launches
Quarterly sap ariba release testing
Enhance reconciliation processes
Plant roadmap development
International tax planning
Implementation of the zf production system (psa)
Implementation of the operational excellence program

Hiring Activity

Accelerating80 roles · 50 in 30d

Department

Engineering

Manufacturing

Logistics

Ops

Finance

Quality

Legal

Seniority

Mid

Senior

Junior

Lead

Intern

Director

Manager

Notable leadership hires: Head of Tax, Head of Maintenance

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About ZF LIFETEC

ZF LIFETEC develops and manufactures integrated safety systems for automotive OEMs, operating 51 production and engineering facilities across 22 countries in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. The company employs approximately 36,000 people and supplies seat belt systems, airbag modules, gas generators, and steering wheel assemblies to major vehicle manufacturers. Operations are underpinned by SAP ERP infrastructure, industrial automation platforms (KUKA, FANUC, Siemens, Allen-Bradley), and multi-site logistics networks. Current strategic priorities include standardizing manufacturing processes via the ZF Production System, optimizing plant-level quality and delivery performance, and managing supply-chain complexity across currency zones and trade regions.

HeadquartersFriedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg

Company Size10,001+ employees

Hiring MarketsChina, Japan, Mexico, El Salvador, United States, Czechia, Italy, Poland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZF LIFETEC's tech stack?

Primary enterprise software is SAP (ERP, Fiori, SuccessFactors, BusinessObjects BI, Ariba, BW). Manufacturing systems include TIA Portal, KUKA, FANUC, Allen-Bradley, Cognex, and Keyence. Data layer uses Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL. Development: C#, Visual Studio, ABAP.

How many employees does ZF LIFETEC have?

Approximately 36,000 employees globally across 51 locations in 22 countries. Hiring velocity is accelerating, with mid and senior-level positions representing the majority of open roles.