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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Aug 9, 2025

Compay review

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company and interesting projects sometimes

Cons

Low salery and very low benefits

ZF Group Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contribution over the past years. We’re glad to hear that you find the company and some of our projects engaging. Regarding your concerns about salary and benefits, we continuously review our compensation packages to stay competitive in the market and meet the needs of our employees. Your comment is helpful in supporting these ongoing efforts. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, and we wish you continued success at ZF. Best regards, Ewa

2.0

Aug 8, 2025

They lie in the interview

System administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The salary was competitive at the time I was hired

Cons

The management lies a lot, including making promises in the interview they have no desire to fulfill.

ZF Group Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are concerned to hear about your experience and take such comments very seriously. To better understand the situation and address it properly, we kindly ask you to share more details with us directly at careers.global@zf.com. Your input will help us improve our processes and ensure a transparent and respectful recruitment experience for all candidates and employees. Kind regards, Ewa

2.0

Aug 7, 2025

too Large

Mechanical engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not much really - job security because if you don't do your job they don't fire you.

Cons

Poor management, no raises, no bonuses, will lie to get you in the door.

ZF Group Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your more than three years of dedication at ZF. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding management, compensation, and communication during hiring. This is not the experience we want our employees to have. We continuously work to strengthen leadership skills through various development and support programs to foster transparent, respectful, and collaborative teams. Your comments also help us review our compensation and recognition practices to ensure they remain fair and competitive. If you feel comfortable, we would appreciate any additional details you can share with us at careers.global@zf.com, so we can address your concerns constructively. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective. Best regards, Ewa

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