Design for Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives and ensure manufacturability and safety outcomes for large-scale OEM equipment designs (air handling units, modular data centers) to enable rate-driven manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Design for Manufacturing Engineer (OEM Equipment)
Builds
Production-ready air handling units and modular data center equipment
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / HVAC / Data Center Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, DFM review, VA/VE, PFMEA, tolerance strategy, assembly sequencing, fabrication processes, CAD (PTC Creo 9), PLM (Windchill), ERP (SAP), design simplification, standardization, ergonomic design, safety engineering
Preferred skills
High-volume manufacturing experience, structured change control, industrial/large-scale equipment background, Professional Engineer designation
Technologies
PTC Creo 9, Windchill, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead DFM reviews for new and existing equipment designs; Identify and eliminate manufacturability risks related to tolerances, assembly, and safety; Drive design simplification, part reduction, and standardization; Embed Design for Safety principles into all designs; Partner with cross-functional teams to incorporate factory feedback; Lead VA/VE initiatives for cost and cycle-time reduction; Develop and enforce DFM guidelines and design checklists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities