DFX Manufacturing Engineer

Fortive; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 101,200 - 169,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus as part of total compensation

Job summary

Fortive is seeking a DFX Manufacturing Engineer in Everett, Washington to lead design for excellence across new product introductions. This role involves closely collaborating with design engineering and operations to drive manufacturability and product readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, focusing on continuous improvement and cost reduction. Fortive offers a salary range of $101,200 to $169,050 along with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, DFX, or NPI environments.
• Proven experience influencing product design for manufacturability and cost.

Responsibilities

• Drive DFX reviews to ensure manufacturability and testability.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and improve first-pass yield.

Skills

Influencing product design

Lean principles

Problem-solving methodologies

Knowledge of manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

ERP/MRP

Engineering change management

Job description

Position Summary

The DFX Manufacturing Engineer drives Design for Excellence (DFX) across new product introductions (NPI) and sustaining products to deliver scalable, cost‑effective, and high‑quality manufacturing outcomes. This role partners closely with design engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to influence product designs early, reduce lifecycle cost, and accelerate time to market. It serves as a key technical leader within the operations engineering team, owning manufacturing readiness, process capability, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Fortive Business System (FBS) principles.

Key Responsibilities

• DFX & Product Development
  • Lead DFX reviews (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFSC, DFR) throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring manufacturability, testability, and supply chain robustness.
  • Influence design teams to drive simplicity, cost optimization, and risk reduction early in development.
  • Establish manufacturing requirements and ensure alignment between product design and production capabilities.
  • Partner with global engineering teams on NPI execution, readiness assessments, and design transfers.
• Manufacturing Process Development
  • Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
  • Drive process capability (Cp/Cpk), yield improvement, and cycle time reduction.
  • Own line readiness and support production ramp for new products.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and lead structured root cause analysis (e.g., DMAIC, 8D).
• Test & Validation Collaboration
  • Coordinate closely with Test Engineering to ensure production test strategies align with DFX objectives.
  • Ensure effective error‑proofing, coverage, and throughput in test processes.
  • Support integration of test solutions into manufacturing lines.
• Cost, Quality & Delivery
  • Lead cost reduction initiatives including value engineering and design optimization.
  • Support supplier selection and manufacturability assessments within the supply chain.
  • Improve first‑pass yield, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards applicable to products.
• Continuous Improvement (FBS)
  • Drive Kaizen events, Tiered Daily Management (TDM), and Lean transformations.
  • Implement standard work, visual management, and pull systems (Kanban).
  • Use data‑driven decision‑making to prioritize improvements and measure impact.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).
• 5–8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, DFX, or NPI environments.
• Proven experience influencing product design for manufacturability and cost.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with complex electro‑mechanical assemblies and/or regulated products.

Preferred

• Experience in medical device or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with test systems and production validation methods.
• Experience with PLM systems, ERP/MRP, and engineering change management.
• Six Sigma certification or equivalent analytical training.

Key Competencies

• Deliver Results – Drives measurable business outcomes across cost, quality, and delivery.
• Strategic – Anticipates manufacturing risks and influences design direction.
• Customer Obsessed – Ensures product reliability and performance meet customer expectations.
• Build Extraordinary Teams – Collaborates cross‑functionally across engineering and operations.
• Innovate for Impact – Applies creative solutions to manufacturing and product challenges.
• Adaptable & Courageous – Drives change and challenges legacy approaches when needed.

Pay Range

Salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200.00 – 169,050.00.

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].