Senior DfM Engineer - Zero Defect Ready Designs

GKN Aerospace; Trollhättans kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a senior DfM Engineer to enhance their Manufacturing Engineering Design capability. The role involves leading manufacturing engineering activities in demonstrator projects and early product development, focusing on Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Zero Defect principles.

Candidates should have a degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing engineering. This is a permanent position based in Sweden, Västra Götalands län, Trollhättans kommun.

Apply before September 1, 2026, to join a diverse and inclusive company.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Manufacturing Engineering within product development environments.
• Strong knowledge of DfM, DFMEA/PFMEA, and Zero Defect principles.
• Experience working in cross‑functional and global engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities in demonstrator and product development projects.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Zero Defect implementation.
• Ensure design robustness against manufacturing and assembly variation.

Skills

Design for Manufacturing (DfM)

DFMEA/PFMEA

Manufacturing Engineering

Strong communication skills

Understanding of production processes

Education

University degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a senior DfM Engineer to enhance their Manufacturing Engineering Design capability. The role involves leading manufacturing engineering activities in demonstrator projects and early product development, focusing on Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Zero Defect principles.

Candidates should have a degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing engineering. This is a permanent position based in Sweden, Västra Götalands län, Trollhättans kommun.

Apply before September 1, 2026, to join a diverse and inclusive company.