Is ZF Group a good company to work for?

ZF Group has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 4,617 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at ZF Group to a friend and 44% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about ZF Group have been left by employees working as Engineering Co-Op , Intern and Product Engineer .

Does ZF Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ZF Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ZF Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ZF Group?

73% of ZF Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ZF Group 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ZF Group?

Senior Engineer (100) , Engineer (84) , Software Engineer (75) , Intern (58) , Senior Software Engineer (54) , Estagiário (51) , Specialist (43) , Project Manager (39) , Technical Lead (38) , Operador (33) , Product Engineer (32) , Internship (27) , Manager (25) , Estagiário De Engenharia (24) , Systems Engineer (24)

What are the pros of working at ZF Group according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and interesting to learn new things" ((in 204 reviews)); "Most of the people I worked with were great and happy to teach what they knew." ((in 143 reviews)); "Good benefits for education and retirement" ((in 90 reviews)); "Good Salary and Team work" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good Pay and 8 hour work days." ((in 84 reviews))

What are the cons of working at ZF Group according to real employee reviews?

"Nothing but politics and poor management" ((in 143 reviews)); "Higher workload No trainings Any change takes a lot of time" ((in 30 reviews)); "No communication and no time for family." ((in 28 reviews)); "Offers no bonus for anything." ((in 16 reviews)); "As it's a giant company, the upper management and its decisions are opaque and nonnegotiable." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about ZF Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about ZF Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at ZF Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed ZF Group locations?

Gray Court , Livonia , Farmington Hills , Northville , Detroit , Gainesville , Marysville , Mesa , Lafayette , Washington , Marshall , Tuscaloosa , Auburn Hills , Greenville , Vernon Hills , Washington Township , Chicago , Northville Township , Rogersville , Newton , Lebanon , Duncan , Auburn , Farmington , Fowlerville , Novi , Winona , Flowery Branch , Lapeer , Fenton

ZF Group reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(2,401 total reviews)

Mathias Miedreich

79% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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ZF Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,401 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ZF Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews

2.0

Aug 16, 2025

Bad Management & Bad Pay

It analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always Hiring. Will hire almost anyone.

Cons

Bad pay. Management making bad decisions constantly. I'm constantly over worked.

ZF Group Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback and for your many years of dedication at ZF. We truly appreciate the commitment and effort you bring to your role. We understand that concerns around pay, workload, and management decisions can be frustrating. At ZF, we are committed to supporting our employees and continuously invest in leadership development, mentoring, and coaching to help managers build collaborative, effective, and supportive teams. We also encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR colleagues if you face any challenges, so we can provide guidance and support. Kind regards, Ewa

5.0

Aug 16, 2025

Good technology

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The working environment is decent in chennai. The growth is good since you will have the opportunity to work in many different technologies

Cons

The management atleast in India feels like a service based company.

ZF Group Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years of dedication at ZF. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the working environment in Chennai and the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies. We understand your point regarding management and project allocation. At ZF, we continuously invest in leadership development, mentoring, and coaching programs to help managers build collaborative, balanced, and supportive teams. We also encourage employees to discuss workload and development opportunities with their manager or HR colleagues to ensure a sustainable and engaging work experience. Kind regards, Ewa

5.0

Aug 13, 2025

Great Company with excellent work culture

Functional safety expert

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning Great scope of future roles

Cons

Nothing to say ,everything is good

ZF Group Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years of dedication at ZF. We’re delighted to hear that you value the learning opportunities, future career scope, and positive work culture. Your continued commitment and perspective are greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Ewa

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