Design For Manufacturability

Design For Manufacturability Engineer Jobs

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8d ago

Product Design Engineer

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Mayodan, NC

Mayodan, NC

8d ago

Full time CAD Design Design Documentation

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Job Description

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is hiring a Product Design Engineer to support new product development, derivative and line extension work, sustaining engineering, and cost reduction initiatives. In this onsite role in Mayodan, NC, you will work across functions to move designs from concept through production release and into continuous improvement.

Reporting into a manufacturing-focused engineering environment, this position emphasizes manufacturable, cost-effective mechanical design, supported by strong documentation practices and cross-team collaboration to resolve production issues.

Responsibilities

Design and develop line extension and derivative configurations from concept through production release
Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks in accordance with company standards
Apply GD&T principles to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and inspectable
Perform tolerance stack-ups and variation analysis using CETOL or similar tools
Develop predictive mathematical models to simulate mechanical motion
Lead and participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives to improve cost, quality, and throughput
Support sustaining engineering through design updates, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to address production issues and implement corrective actions
Manage engineering changes through PDM and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) with proper documentation and revision control
Develop and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, test plans, and reports
Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities
Interface with suppliers to support design development and cost reduction efforts

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related equivalent technical discipline
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment
Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009) and tolerance analysis (CETOL preferred)
Experience with DFMA and FMEA methodologies
Familiarity with Bill of Material (BOM) management in ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
Experience supporting products through full lifecycle from concept to production
Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Commitment to continuous improvement
Good judgment and decision-making skills

Technologies

SolidWorks
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
GD&T, ASME Y14.5-2009
CETOL
PDM
ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), Oracle
DFMEA
DFMA
FMEA

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in firearms or regulated manufacturing environments
Knowledge of manufacturing capabilities of machined, injection molded, MIM (Metal Injection Molded), and stamped components
Spring design experience
Experience performing moderately complex analyses such as kinematic/dynamic motion and FEA
Experience with cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
Exposure to product testing and validation processes

Additional Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen
Must be eligible to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now and in the future

Salary

D.O.E. Please include salary requirements with your resume.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit sharing, and bonus
Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, and short- and long-term disability plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Relocation Assistance is available for the right candidate who is willing to relocate
Casual work environment

Location: Mayodan, NC (onsite)

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9d ago

Product & Process Development Engineer

Foxconn Cupertino, CA

Cupertino, CA

9d ago

$100k - $150k/yr Full time Automation Design Design Engineering

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Job Description

The Product & Process Development Engineer role supports the transition of product concepts into production-ready systems for high volume, low mix manufacturing. This position focuses on reliability testing, manufacturing readiness, and data-driven improvement through DOEs and DFM analysis in partnership with cross-functional engineering teams.

Location and Work Arrangement

Cupertino, CA (hybrid)

Work location: Hybrid remote in Cupertino, CA 95014
Ability to commute: Cupertino, CA 95014 (preferred)

Role Summary

In this role, you will help bring products from conceptual designs into high volume/low mix mass production. The work includes participation in engineering production cycles, supporting reliability testing and manufacturing efforts, and conducting Design of Experiments (DOEs) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis to improve manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

Move products from early conceptual designs into high volume/low mix mass production
Participate in numerous engineering production cycles
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams that may include process and tooling engineers, quality control engineers, and project managers
Support the reliability testing and manufacturing aspects of product development
Conduct Design of Experiments (DOEs)
Analyze and propose Design for Manufacturing (DFM) concepts
Communicate design and manufacturing concepts clearly to other engineers and factory specialists

Required Education and Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Language: Mandarin (required)

Travel Requirement

Ability to travel for work between 35% - 40% of the year

Compensation

Salary: USD 100,000 - 150,000 per year

Employment Type

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

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12d ago

Principal Product Design Engineer (10 Years Minimum)

Fabworx Solutions, Inc. Austin, TX

Austin, TX

12d ago

$125k - $150k/yr Full time Senior Design Design Engineering

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Job Description

Join a growth‑minded, environment‑conscious team in Austin, where you can lead the design of automation and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This onsite Principal Product Design Engineer role offers a salary range of USD 125,000 to 150,000 per year, a robust benefits package, and a culture that values cross‑functional collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with manufacturing operations and customers to translate needs into commercially successful products, while advancing your career in a small, ISO‑certified manufacturer known for innovative approaches and a people‑first environment.

Benefits

15 days of paid time off plus major holidays
Company bonus program
401(k) plan with company matching
Flexible scheduling options for family care needs
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Parental and family leave
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Life insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

Responsibilities

Lead product development projects from concept through production release
Design and develop automation equipment, end effectors, material handling solutions, and semiconductor manufacturing support equipment
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and design documentation
Conduct design reviews, engineering validation activities, and product qualification efforts
Ensure products are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost effectiveness
Support existing product improvements and customer driven enhancements
Develop engineering standards, templates, and best practices to improve quality and efficiency
Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations to smooth prototype‑to‑production transitions
Support customer design reviews, supplier development activities, and technical problem resolution
Mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff through design reviews and project execution
Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to enhance productivity, knowledge management, documentation, and decision‑making
Support Fabworx innovation initiatives and help convert qualified opportunities into successful products

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
10+ years of product design and development experience
Strong background in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, industrial equipment, robotics, or precision machinery
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and engineering documentation systems
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, structural analysis, and mechanical design principles
Experience managing products through the complete product lifecycle
Proven ability to lead complex cross‑functional engineering projects
Strong communication and customer‑facing skills
Experience with PDM/PLM systems preferred
Semiconductor industry experience strongly preferred
Interest in applying AI and modern digital tools to engineering workflows

Technologies

SolidWorks
PDM/PLM systems

Diversity

Fabworx Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

What We Believe

This isn’t a job; it is your career and opportunities for growth
A good career and a good life can go hand in hand; take care of your loved ones and use your PTO
Every business should work to reduce its environmental footprint
Business should be a force for good

Who We Are

A family‑friendly, small company with minimal red tape and a strong emphasis on creative thinking
A place that respects your input and gives you a voice in company direction
Balanced blend of teamwork and individual contribution
An ISO‑certified manufacturer committed to zero defects
Operating in a distinctive East Austin office space that supports collaboration

Application Question

Please summarize why you would be a good fit for this position with Fabworx.

Location

Austin, TX (onsite)

Work Location

In person

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19d ago

PCB Layout Design Engineer (Cadence Allegro)

Denken Solutions, Inc. Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA

19d ago

$60 - $65/hr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior CAD

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Job Description

Denken Solutions, Inc. is seeking a PCB Layout Design Engineer specializing in Cadence Allegro to develop high-end enterprise SSD PCBs, including rigid and rigid-flex configurations. The role involves close collaboration with mechanical, SI/PI, thermal, and TCT teams, delivering designs from schematic netlists through to fabrication-ready ODB++ and Gerber files. This onsite position is based in Irvine, CA, with a compensation range of USD 60 to 65 per hour.

Location

Irvine, California (onsite).

Compensation

USD 60 - 65 per hour

Responsibilities

Develop enterprise SSD PCB layouts, including rigid and rigid-flex configurations.
Collaborate with mechanical engineering, SI/PI, thermal, and TCT specialists.
Coordinate with global teams in India, Malaysia, Israel, and Korea.
Deliver complete PCB designs from schematic netlists to production-ready ODB++ and Gerber files.
Liaise with overseas vendors to resolve DFM and fabrication questions.
Explore and propose advanced design methodologies related to materials, processes, and tools.
Apply flexible and creative approaches to packaging and routing challenges.
Act as a proactive team member alongside other advanced engineers.
Demonstrate Cadence Allegro PCB Layout proficiency with at least five years of hands-on experience.
Manage routing constraints for DDR, PCIE, and NAND bus architectures.
Work with various microvia configurations, including blind and through-hole vias.
Experience with System Capture and EDM library is a plus.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of PCB layout experience.
Proficiency with Cadence Allegro.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Self-starter with strong teamwork skills.

Technologies

Cadence Allegro
System Capture
EDM library

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21d ago

Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY

21d ago

$112k - $185k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Cad Software

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems offers a hybrid role in Buffalo, NY for a Senior Principal Design Engineer focused on Circuit Card Assemblies and Printed Circuit Boards for fabrication. The position provides a competitive salary range of $111,700 to $185,000 per year, a robust benefits package, and the opportunity to contribute to critical systems with a culture that rewards bold ideas and engineering excellence. You will collaborate across suppliers and internal teams, work with Cadence Allegro and Valor NPI, and participate in design-for-manufacturing reviews that influence fabrication outcomes. A Master’s degree in a STEM field is required, and the role requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, along with travel up to 10% as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities

Apply expert knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly and PCB fabrication to establish design rules, perform design-for-manufacturing checks, and generate fabrication notes for PCBs.
Calculate layer stack-up based on industry standards, supplier capabilities, and engineering requirements.
Utilize Cadence Allegro and Valor NPI to produce the electronic data outputs for fabrication and run design-for-manufacturing checks.
Serve as the primary interface with CCA and PCB suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on requirements.
Incorporate technical theories of electrical and mechanical PCB behavior to influence layout decisions, including impedance considerations, differential pairs, stresses, and component orientation.
Travel up to 10 percent as project needs require.

Requirements

Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM field with 6 years of experience, or in lieu of the degree an additional 4 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in PCB fabrication and layer stack-up for digital, RF, mixed-signal, and power supply CCAs.
Proficiency with Cadence Allegro and Valor NPI, or equivalent CAD tools.
Expert knowledge of industry specifications and design-for-manufacturing rules for CCA and PCB design and fabrication.
Ability to read drawings and schematic diagrams.
US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Technologies of focus: Cadence Allegro, Valor NPI.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

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22d ago

Manufacturing Engineer APQP

Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria, OH

Elyria, OH

22d ago

Full time Design For Manufacturability Design For Manufacturing Engineering

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Job Description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics' Elyria, Ohio facility is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer APQP to help shape how parts are produced on the shop floor, ensuring methods align with product specifications and quality standards. The role emphasizes driving continuous improvement in machining and manufacturing strategies and will contribute to the site's AS9145 implementation. This position requires hands-on problem solving and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

Provide production‑support engineering by applying standard and advanced techniques, procedures, and criteria to back processes and systems.
Identify suitable equipment and machining strategies to manufacture machined components.
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities to meet quality standards.
Develop, test, and/or source and cost‑justify tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended methods, including capital justifications, implementation documentation, and training.
Create and maintain production routings, detailing each operation from raw material issuance through production, assembly, and test.
Define machines, tools, and gauges to be used, specify feeds and speeds, and address handling factors for each operation to meet product specifications.
Own and monitor assigned manufacturing areas to perform root cause analysis and collaborate with other functions to review and resolve processing issues with corrective actions.
Prepare component and assembly cost estimates to support financial decisions for evaluating new opportunities.
When applicable, create or modify NC/CNC programs to manufacture hardware per specifications while maintaining efficient production methods.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
Experience: 2-5 years in manufacturing, with preference for precision machining or automotive manufacturing.
Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment; GD&T; CAD proficiency; automation or machining experience is highly desirable.
Specialized skills: Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, etc. for AS9145 process controls.
Eligibility: May require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered where access is required. As a DoD contractor, ITAR compliance applies.

Technologies

CAD
NC/CNC programming

Benefits

Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
15 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year
401k plan with company match
Education reimbursement eligible after six months of employment

About Crane

Crane Aerospace & Electronics delivers critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, spanning applications from engines and landing gear to satellites, medical implants, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

The Elyria facility has stood as a pillar of the community in Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for pumping technology excellence, the site produced the first positive displacement pump for high‑performance piston‑engine aircraft and supplied pumps to Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. Today, the site services more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps and offers custom thermal management system solutions.

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24d ago

Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows, IL

Rolling Meadows, IL

24d ago

$112k - $185k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Cad Software

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Job Description

Senior Principal Design Engineer role at Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL (hybrid) focused on CCA and PCB design, fabrication, and DFM using Cadence Allegro and Valor NPI.

Responsibilities

Generate and maintain design rules for Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication
Perform design for manufacturing checks
Generate fabrication notes for PCBs
Calculate layer stack-up guided by industry standards, supplier capabilities, and engineering requirements
Use Cadence Allegro and Valor NPI to produce fabrication and manufacturing data files
Serve as the primary interface with CCA and PCB suppliers
Apply understanding of electrical and mechanical PCB behavior to influence layout decisions, including impedance matching, differential pair handling, stresses, and component orientation

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6 years, or in lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience
Experience with PCB fabrication and layer stack-up for digital, RF, mixed-signal, and power CCAs
Proficiency with Cadence Allegro or a similar CAD tool
Expert knowledge of industry specifications and design for manufacturability (DFM) rules for CCA and PCB design, fabrication, and manufacturing
Ability to read engineering drawings and schematic diagrams
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance