ZF Group reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(2,404 total reviews)

Mathias Miedreich

74% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

ZF Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,404 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
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Big company, good people, full of knoledge

Cons

No promotions, no merit increases

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ZF Group Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of commitment to ZF. We truly appreciate your positive comments about your colleagues, the strong knowledge within the company, and the value of working in a large, global organization — these are important strengths of ZF. We also appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on promotions, merit increases, and long‑term motivation. Career progression and recognition are especially important topics for experienced employees. ZF offers coaching, mentoring, and internal learning opportunities, and we encourage ongoing career conversations with managers and HR to explore development options, lateral moves, or other ways to grow and stay engaged, even when traditional advancement opportunities are limited. Your suggestion around finding creative ways to motivate and retain talent is valuable and relevant. Especially in challenging economic times, the company continuously works to find the right balance between cost discipline, staying competitive in the market, and caring for our employees — who are at the core of ZF. Feedback like yours helps inform ongoing discussions around employee engagement and development. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. We wish you continued growth and success in your role at ZF. Kind regards, ZF Team
4.0
Mar 15, 2026

Great Place to Work, climbing ladder difficult

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place with great people, most people have been there 10-25 years.

Cons

Not much hiring or open positions. Over 8 years I move 2 positions, tried to make development plan but was hard to climb ladder even with an exception rating on annual reviews.

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ZF Group Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the many years you spent at ZF. We’re glad to hear your positive comments about the people and the long‑term commitment many colleagues have to the company — that stability and teamwork are important strengths. We also appreciate you sharing your perspective on career progression. In some areas, the availability of open roles can be limited, which can make upward movement more challenging even for strong performers. ZF offers coaching, mentoring, and internal learning opportunities to support development, and we encourage ongoing career conversations with managers and HR to explore possible paths, including lateral moves or future opportunities as they arise. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We wish you continued success in your career path beyond ZF. Kind regards, ZF Team
2.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Local people are great to work with.

Cons

too many changes, long term turmoil

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ZF Group Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your continued time at ZF. We’re glad to hear that you value working with your local colleagues and the collaboration at the site. We recognize that the automotive industry as a whole is currently going through significant change, and ZF is also in a phase of transformation to stay competitive, deliver modern solutions, and strengthen collaboration across teams. While this can sometimes create uncertainty, we are working to balance global alignment with greater empowerment of local teams and clearer direction during periods of change. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We wish you continued growth and success in your role at ZF. Kind regards, ZF Team
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