Design for Manufacturing Engineer (DFM Engineer)

Grupo TECMA; Ciudad Juárez; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturing company in Ciudad Juárez seeks an experienced candidate to collaborate with design and production teams. Your role will focus on ensuring manufacturability, conducting cost analyses, and proposing cost-effective strategies while maintaining quality. Successful candidates will possess solid manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and bilingual communication in English and Spanish. Join us in driving innovation and efficiency in our processes.

Formación

• Manufacturing/industry experience is essential.
• Knowledge of DFM principles and lean manufacturing.
• Bilingual communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with design and production teams.
• Conduct cost analysis for new designs.
• Support the creation of prototypes and testing.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Bilingual (English - Spanish)

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the design team, production engineers, quality control, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability of products from prototype to mass production.
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions to ensure manufacturability and cost reductions.
• Conduct cost analysis for new designs, considering material costs, labor, tooling, and overall production costs.
• Propose cost-saving strategies by identifying opportunities to simplify designs and reduce material waste without compromising quality.
• Address issues related to process flow, cycle time, and quality control.
• Support the creation of prototypes and conduct testing to ensure that designs meet functional and performance requirements.
• Identify potential design and manufacturing issues early in the product development cycle.
• Prepare reports and documentation on design changes, cost analyses, and manufacturing improvements.
• Maintain design records, specifications, and revisions for future reference.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing/industry experience.
• Management/Leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to balance design and manufacturability.
• Experience with cost estimation and process improvement.
• Ability to identify design risks and proactively suggest solutions.
• Excellent time management skills, communication skills, mathematical abilities, and analytical abilities.
• Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels, from General Managers to Line Operators.
• Bilingual skills (English - Spanish).