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
4.0
Jan 25, 2026

Good working place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great ppl. Talented engineers. Work culture is good

Cons

Growth is slow. Communication from management need to be better

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ZF Group Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s great to hear that you enjoy working with talented colleagues and appreciate the positive work culture. We understand your concerns about growth and communication from management. These are important topics. We have a leadership development program in place that focuses on strengthening communication, supporting collaboration, and helping leaders provide clearer guidance to their teams. For development questions, employees can always talk with their manager or local HR to explore available opportunities and potential growth areas. Thank you again for your feedback. We wish you continued success in your role at ZF. Kind regards, ZF Team
5.0
Jan 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Decent Pay Good Organization Good support from superiors

Cons

Very bad at promoting from within and providing career paths Very rigid HR standards regarding vacation and promotion Most of the structure and serious decisions are made from Germany who will not change things for US benefit

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ZF Group Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your time at ZF. We’re glad to hear your positive comments about benefits, pay, organizational support, and the backing you received from your leaders. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding internal promotion, career paths, and the rigidity of some HR standards. Career development is important, and we understand how challenging it can be when growth opportunities or local flexibility feel limited. ZF continues to invest in coaching and mentoring programs, as well as a broad range of internal learning opportunities that employees can explore via our internal Zoom page. We also encourage ongoing conversations with managers and local HR about lateral moves and longer-term career options. Regarding decision-making and autonomy, in a company of our scale and complexity, we know agility matters - and we’re committed to removing barriers that slow our teams down while balancing global alignment with local needs. Thank you again for your honest and balanced feedback. As a former colleague, we wish you continued success and fulfillment in your career beyond ZF. Kind regards, ZF Team
4.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great tech, good work culture

Cons

Centralized operations out of Germany

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ZF Group Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Project Manager at ZF Group. We’re happy to hear your positive feedback about our technology and work culture — it’s great to know these aspects are valued. We also understand your point about centralized operations in Germany. In a global organization of our size, aligning across regions can sometimes impact speed and flexibility, and we continue working to improve collaboration and decision-making while supporting our local teams. 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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