Senior DFM Engineer: Design for Manufacturability & Safety

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Design for Manufacturing Engineer to drive VA/VE initiatives within its OEM equipment manufacturing. You will own manufacturability and safety outcomes, bridging design intent and factory execution to enable repeatable, rate‑driven production.

Collaborating across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sustaining Engineering, you will lead DFM reviews, reduce variations, and ensure production‑ready designs while upholding safety standards and compliance with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in equipment design or manufacturing engineering.
• Senior‑level product design experience delivering complex equipment in a production environment.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo 9, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAP.
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems and lead cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM reviews to ensure manufacturing readiness prior to release.
• Identify manufacturability risks related to tolerances, assembly sequence, access, ergonomics, tooling, and safety.
• Drive design simplification, part reduction, modularization, and standardization initiatives across programs.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to incorporate factory feedback.
• Support PFMEA, virtual builds, and manufacturing sign‑off activities as part of the design release process.
• Embed Design for Safety principles into all designs from concept through release, ensuring hazards are mitigated at the design level.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or technical diploma with equivalent experience

Tools

Creo 9

Windchill PLM

SAP

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Design for Manufacturing Engineer to drive VA/VE initiatives within its OEM equipment manufacturing. You will own manufacturability and safety outcomes, bridging design intent and factory execution to enable repeatable, rate‑driven production.

Collaborating across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sustaining Engineering, you will lead DFM reviews, reduce variations, and ensure production‑ready designs while upholding safety standards and compliance with