Senior DFM Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior DFM Engineer to develop and implement fabrication and assembly processes to transition new products from R&D to production. This position is primarily geared towards products in low-rate production that consist of high-precision components and/or complex system architectures. This position will also assist in setup and process implementation for transitioning of higher-rate items to the full-scale production team.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Design of production tooling/fixtures for quality and assembly consistency
• Developing assembly work instructions
• Set up and support of new product lines
• Use of production travelers for process tracking and traceability
• General knowledge of various fabrication/manufacturing processes such as: CNC machining, sheet metal cutting/forming, injection molding, rotational molding, tube assembly fabrication
• DFM
• GD&T

Specific responsibilities

• Plan, design and implement manufacturing and assembly processes for new product development
• Work with design engineers to determine critical-to-function features and determine best methods to ensure quality and reliability while maintaining ease of manufacturing/assembly
• Review detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for accuracy and tolerances
• Determine parts, equipment, and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
• Design tooling and fixturing for production and quality control
• Develop and optimize process flow and work instructions
• Support low volume production to verify achievement of process plans and targets for quality, safety, efficiency, and cost.
• Maximize production efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization
• Identify equipment/resource constraints and opportunities

Position Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with GPA not less than 3.3
• Minimum 5 years' experience
• US Citizenship required due to strict ITAR regulations

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.