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MC Test Service Inc

Product Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

SMTC is hiring for a Product Engineer! SMTC Corporation was founded in 1985. SMTC is a mid-size ... Identify and recommend Design for Excellence (DFx) opportunities to improve manufacturability ...

Nvidia

Product Development Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Collaborate with Test and DFx engineering team to define & validate test program content, and conditions to measure silicon degradation. * Responsible to drive failure analysis on all qualification ...

JPI

Technical Specialist, DFX

Dallas, TX · On-site

NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer ... DFX feedback. * Participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with JPI design standards and ...

Vontier Corporation

Manufacturing Engineer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

They provide engineering DFX expertise for Operations, new product training, and develop the new manufacturing processes for product introductions. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

UNAVAILABLE

Manufacturing Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA

$78K - $101K/yr

Practice and promote (DFx) guidelines, Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Reliability, and Service. Provide feedback to design engineers during design reviews using DFx principles, best ...

Vontier

Manufacturing Engineer

Greensboro, NC

$70K - $91K/yr

They provide engineering DFX expertise for Operations, new product training, and develop the new manufacturing processes for product introductions. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Fluence

NPI Engineer

Houston, TX

$69K - $89K/yr

Drive Design for Excellence (DFX), including DFM, DFA, DFT, Design for Automation, and Design for ... Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and external manufacturing ...

Nextracker

Sr NPI Engineer

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$160K - $175K/yr

The Sr NPI Engineer will report to the Senior Manager, NPI Engineering. Job Summary We are seeking ... Lead DFX initiatives, ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability, assembly, cost, and ...

Eaton

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$117K - $172K/yr

Apply DFx principles to create robust, cost-effective, manufacturable, and serviceable designs ... Lead prototype builds and engineering builds. Support pilot builds, production launch ...

Philips

Senior Procurement Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$105K - $168K/yr

Use DfX methodology to improve cost, quality, manufacturability, value, and risk * Represents the ... Your skills include cost engineering, DfX methodology, supplier relationship management, business ...

Nextracker

Sr NPI Engineer

Fremont, CA · Hybrid

$160K - $175K/yr

The Sr NPI Engineer will report to the Senior Manager, NPI Engineering. Job Summary We are seeking ... Lead DFX initiatives, ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability, assembly, cost, and ...

Philips

Senior Procurement Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$105K - $168K/yr

Use DfX methodology to improve cost, quality, manufacturability, value, and risk * Represents the ... Your skills include cost engineering, DfX methodology, supplier relationship management, business ...

Bruker

Manufacturing Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

Practice and promote (DFx) guidelines, Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Reliability, and Service. Provide feedback to design engineers during design reviews using DFx principles, best ...

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How much do dfx engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for dfx engineer in the United States is $96,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a dfx engineer?

As a Dfx Engineer, your daily activities often include reviewing hardware design schematics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and testability, and generating reports on design quality metrics. You may participate in design reviews, develop automated scripts to check design compliance, and work closely with manufacturing, test engineering, and quality teams to address design issues. Additionally, you are likely to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product yield and reducing defects. These responsibilities help ensure that products meet both technical specifications and real-world manufacturability standards.

What is a dfx engineer?

A Dfx (Design for Excellence) Engineer focuses on optimizing product design for manufacturability, testability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. They collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure smooth production and high-quality products. Their responsibilities include analyzing design constraints, implementing best practices, and identifying areas for improvement early in the development cycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the dfx engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dfx Engineer, you need a solid background in hardware design, manufacturing processes, and familiarity with design-for-X methodologies (such as DFM, DFT, DFA), typically supported by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Proficiency with EDA tools (like Cadence, Mentor Graphics), scripting languages, and an understanding of industry standards are valuable assets. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills are also important for working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are essential to ensure optimal product quality, manufacturability, and reliability throughout the design and production cycle.

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Infographic showing various Dfx Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,000 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Sanmina-SCI/Viking Interworks

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$72K - $98K/yr

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The Sanmina Design Engineering Services organization is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Value Engineering/Value Analysis (VAVE) team.
This group partners with diverse companies to review products, identify technical advantages, and implement improvements that increase business success. We are looking for a highly motivated individual eager to advance their career. The ideal candidate should be outgoing, possess strong customer communication skills, preferably have manufacturing experience, and be able to collaborate effectively with customers and the current team.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Ideation: Act as a highly motivated, self-starter capable of quickly taking limited specifications and developing design concepts with product improvements focused on manufacturing, reliability, cost, and service.
CAD Modeling and Documentation: Quickly create CAD models (e.g., Solidworks) to demonstrate product improvements and generate professional technical documents and reports.
Engineering Leadership & Project Management:
Identify requirements and collaborate with engineering teams to develop detailed Engineering Design proposals.
Interpret complex business and technical aspects of large-scale programs (Hardware, PCB, software, mechanical, system packaging, thermal, regulatory, and product test development).
Manage project execution, customer relationships, and the design transition from engineering to production.
Lead Value Engineering analysis and project management initiatives.
VAVE Specialization: Demonstrate expertise in VAVE areas, including:
Plastic Injection Molding part design and mold flow analysis.
Die Cast part design.
Sheet metal fabrication, including rack components and Enclosure Cabinet System CAD design, mechanical layout, interconnect, DFx analysis, and production/quality efficiency.
Technical Sales Support & Partnership:
Provide technical sales support by presenting engineering capabilities, hosting engineering workshops for cost reduction, and researching product capabilities to educate business development managers.
Collaborate with sales teams and customers to define engineering opportunities that drive manufacturing sales.
Partner with manufacturing locations to identify process or product updates that increase quality and lower cost.
Education, Skills, and Experience:
BSME or MSME or similar education with a minimum of 5 years of design experience.
CAD/Analysis Expertise:
Proficient in 3D Solidworks CAD. Knowledge of Catia, CREO, NX, or Inventor is a plus.
Experience with Tolerance Analysis software.
Experience with Thermal Modeling and FEA is a plus.
Fixture, tool, and mold design experience.
DFx/VAVE Experience:
Previous experience with innovative, successful VAVE/DFx design executions is a plus.
Experience in Plastic Injection Molding, die casting, thermoforming, 3D printing, and precision machining is a plus.
Product Development:
Experience in end-to-end product development.
Familiarity with design for a diverse array of end-markets: medical, industrial, and communications.
Experience with developing and transferring processes, tooling, and test needs for new product introduction and manufacturing.
Soft Skills:
Exceptional problem-solving skills and approach.
Experience in sales engineering support.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with the team, customers, and vendors.
Fluent in English.
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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