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Lokar

Design / Manufacturing Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

As the Design / Manufacturing Engineer at Lokar, you will not only help sustain, improve, and manage the quality and manufacturing aspects of existing products but will also help develop and manage ...

Johnson Controls

Design Manufacturing Engineer

York, PA · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

The Design for Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in driving Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives within our OEM equipment manufacturing organization. This role owns ...

Johnson Controls

Design Manufacturing Engineer

Center, TX · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

The Design for Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in driving Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives within our OEM equipment manufacturing organization. This role owns ...

Newell Brands

Lead for Design Manufacturing (DFM)

Role Overview The Manager, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is an individual contributor leadership role that owns the development, deployment and continuous improvement of Newell's DFM program within ...

Newell Brands

Lead for Design Manufacturing (DFM)

Role Overview The Manager, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is an individual contributor leadership role that owns the development, deployment and continuous improvement of Newell's DFM program within ...

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How much do design manufacturing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for design manufacturing in the United States is $86,149.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is design manufacturing?

Design manufacturing is the process of transforming product concepts and designs into physical items through various manufacturing methods and technologies. It involves collaborating across disciplines to ensure that products are both aesthetically appealing and functional while being cost-effective to produce. Professionals in design manufacturing work on prototyping, testing, and optimizing designs for mass production, considering factors such as materials, manufacturability, and quality control. This field is essential in industries like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods, where innovation and efficiency are critical.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design manufacturing engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design Manufacturing Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, CAD design, and manufacturing processes, typically supported by a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering. Familiarity with CAD software (such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD), manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems, and industry certifications like Six Sigma are common requirements. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help professionals excel in cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving production needs. These competencies are vital for ensuring efficient product development, cost-effective manufacturing, and high-quality outcomes in competitive industrial environments.

What is the difference between Design Manufacturing vs Product Development?

AspectDesign ManufacturingProduct Development
Primary FocusCreating detailed manufacturing plans and processes for product productionConceptualizing, designing, and developing new products
Required SkillsEngineering, manufacturing processes, CAD, quality controlDesign, innovation, market research, prototyping
Work EnvironmentFactories, production lines, engineering labsDesign studios, R&D labs, offices
Industry UsageManufacturing firms, industrial sectorsConsumer goods, tech, automotive sectors

While both roles involve product creation, Design Manufacturing focuses on translating designs into manufacturable products, ensuring efficient production processes. Product Development emphasizes creating new products from concept to prototype. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in design manufacturing, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Design Manufacturing often encounter challenges such as bridging the gap between creative design concepts and practical manufacturing constraints, managing tight production timelines, and ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality. Effective communication and collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and production teams are crucial for overcoming these hurdles. Staying up-to-date with the latest manufacturing technologies and adopting iterative prototyping approaches can also help address design feasibility issues and streamline the production process.
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Infographic showing various Design Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,149 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Design / Manufacturing Engineer

Lokar, Inc

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Lokar Performance Products seeks a confident and capable, mid to senior level Design / Manufacturing Engineer, who is passionate about improving legacy components and assemblies and creating the manufacturing fixtures and assembly processes to produce them. As the Design / Manufacturing Engineer at Lokar, you will not only help sustain, improve, and manage the quality and manufacturing aspects of existing products but will also help develop and manage the processes that bring exciting new offerings to the aftermarket automotive industry.
Lokar's advantageous size will allow you to connect and collaborate with our entire team, including our CEO, product engineering, tech support, manufacturing, sales, and sourcing, on a regular basis. We won't tie you up in endless and inefficient meetings. Instead, we offer you the freedom to take on projects autonomously and achieve outcomes that result in impressive products and process improvements. The ideal candidate would be a likeable and self-sufficient individual with strong SolidWorks skills, a copious amount of DIY technical experience (both personally & professionally), and a devotion to quality and detail. This person should have the confidence to succeed without micro-management and the humility to benefit from the experience of coworkers and suppliers.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Join the team. Communication is vital at Lokar. Get to know your coworkers and benefit from their knowledge and experience.
  • Become the go-to engineer for anything and everything that is quality and manufacturing related.
  • Improve, create, and fully document the processes we use or will use to manufacture superior Lokar products.
  • Help manage product changes and change introductions into manufacturing.
  • Perform quality inspections for both incoming and outgoing components and assemblies, as needed.
  • As part of the Product Development Team, assist with concept generation and map necessary process plans.
  • Work with product engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing to complete prototype builds and to develop processes, tooling, and documentation to turn new product ideas into smoothly and efficiently manufactured components and assemblies.

Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, or related).
  • Product and process design experience, primarily with (some or all): machined parts, injection molded components, castings, basic electrical circuits, and mild to moderately complex mechanisms.
  • Hands on experience, experience, experience - personal and professional; know how to use tools and possess the intellect to build, repair, modify, disassemble, etc.

Skills:
  • Logical and efficient CAD modeling skills (SolidWorks preferred); know the fundamentals; know how to best utilize planes, centerlines, relations, and imbedded equations; know when a feature should be a "revolve" and when a feature should be an "extrusion"; Pro-E/Creo or Inventor experience will allow you to pick up SolidWorks quickly.
  • Drawings: apply best drafting practices; familiarity and usage of Y14 practices is a plus, including GD&T.
  • Design: be able to translate design intent into efficient processes and tooling while creating readable, detailed drawing packages and manufacturing instructions.
  • Ability to safely use basic hand tools; mill or lathe or welding experience is a plus.
  • Capable with Microsoft Office packages.

Company Culture:
  • We are an automotive company and love to chat about cars and other related hobbies, etc. We would love to hear about your passions.
  • Punctuality and a solid and responsible work ethic are key at Lokar. Be on time and help make great things happen here.

New perspectives are greatly appreciated.........so, jump in the mix and voice your ideas.

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