Is ZF Group a good company to work for?

ZF Group has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 4,614 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 74% 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?

74% 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 202 reviews)); "Most of the people I worked with were great and happy to teach what they knew." ((in 137 reviews)); "Good benefits for education and retirement" ((in 99 reviews)); "Good pay if you learn to do things right and if you are a hard worker" ((in 90 reviews)); "Learning new skills and good team" ((in 53 reviews))

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

"Nothing but politics and poor management" ((in 146 reviews)); "There are no training program to learn the software's that you use on the daily basic." ((in 35 reviews)); "Poor communication" ((in 23 reviews)); "Offers no bonus for anything." ((in 18 reviews)); "As it's a giant company, the upper management and its decisions are opaque and nonnegotiable." ((in 16 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

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,401 total reviews)

Mathias Miedreich

77% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Oct 30, 2025

Good career path | Flexibility | Low salary incentives

Software development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunities to develop technical skills Nice team mates and team leaders Bonuses for Easter, Christmas and holiday

Cons

Low trust in management decisions Bad communication between management and employees No salary raises for 2 consecutive years already

ZF Group Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your ongoing commitment at ZF. We’re glad to hear you value the opportunities to develop your technical skills, as well as your team and the holiday bonuses. Regarding management communication and salary adjustments, we understand how important these factors are and continuously work to balance business objectives with fair recognition of employee contributions. We also invest in leadership development, mentoring, and training programs to support managers in fostering collaborative and trusting teams. We appreciate your dedication and wish you continued success in your career at ZF. Kind regards, Ewa

4.0

Oct 30, 2025

Good company to work for

Technical lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and support

Cons

Less growth opportunities and sometimes lack of work

ZF Group Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years of dedication at ZF. We’re glad to hear you value the work-life balance and the support you receive. Regarding growth opportunities, we continuously invest in learning and development programs to help employees expand their skills and explore new roles. We understand that workloads can vary at times, and we strive to provide meaningful work while adapting to business needs. We appreciate your commitment and wish you continued success in your career at ZF. Kind regards, Ewa

4.0

Oct 29, 2025

Good Company

Principal product engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers, hybrid work schedule, good amount of vacation/holiday pay with option to purchase an additional week vacation, competitive salary

Cons

No buyouts offered before layoffs. Office environment very stale, dated.

ZF Group Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your long-term dedication at ZF. We’re glad to hear you valued the great colleagues, flexible work arrangements, and competitive compensation during your time with us. We continuously work to improve our workplaces and provide meaningful opportunities, even as we face challenging economic times and transitions. We truly appreciate your contributions over the years and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Kind regards, Ewa

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