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Lead, Design for Manufacturability Engineering

Costa Mesa, California, United States

$166,000-$220,000 / year

full-timeseniordefense

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Description

You will lead DFM efforts to optimize product designs for seamless production and cost reduction, bridging the gap between design and manufacturing teams. Collaborate cross-functionally, develop DFM best practices, and mentor junior engineers while driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's in mechanical engineering or related field
  • 8+ years in design engineering, 4+ focused on DFM in senior/lead capacity
  • Proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks) and DFM analysis tools
  • Strong understanding of injection molding, CNC machining, PCB assembly, and quality control
  • Experience with root cause analysis (Six Sigma or Lean) and leadership mentoring

Responsibilities

  • Lead DFM reviews and provide feedback to enhance manufacturability and reduce costs
  • Integrate DFM principles early in development cycle with cross-functional teams
  • Develop and implement DFM guidelines, tools, and best practices
  • Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend optimizations using simulation and data
  • Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation to ensure designs meet production requirements
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