Senior Mechanical Engineer, DFM
Core
Drive products from design to mass production through structural optimization, process design, and DFM reviews to enable low-cost, high-quality manufacturing at scale.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (DFM & mass production)
Builds
Structural parts, assembly solutions, and manufacturing processes for hardware products
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Structural design, DFM review, process route formulation, cost reduction, mold/tooling management, cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis, technical documentation, supplier process assessment
Preferred skills
DFMEA/PFMEA methodologies, ISO9001/IATF16949 quality systems, enterprise-level DFM specification building, standardized parts library creation
Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Conduct DFM design reviews and early-stage enablement for new product structural design; Lead process route formulation and assembly solution design from NPI to mass production; Manage mold and tooling/fixture technical aspects including design review and supplier collaboration; Lead cost reduction projects and build standardized design systems; Coordinate cross-department collaboration and manage closed-loop issue resolution for structural abnormalities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC