Senior Design for Manufacture Engineer

1 week ago

Houston TX United States Powell Industries Full time
Powell Research and Development is hiring a Senior Design for Manufacture (DFM) Engineer in Southeast Houston As a DFM Engineer you will be a part of the Research and Development Team and work with New Product Development Engineers as well as Manufacturing Engineers from production organizations to help ensure that new designs are ready for large scale manufacturing. You will suggest improvements to designs that enhance manufacturability and drive cost optimization. You will also explore new production methods, tooling and help develop work instructions. This position is required to identify and implement processes that improve safety, quality, and operating efficiency in a manner that supports the objectives of all business units. This position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation support.

Job Description

  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure robust DFM/DFA/DFX, providing leadership and expertise in product manufacturability
  • Product review at part/component level for ease of manufacturing and assembly
  • Identify and communicate manufacturability and assembly concerns and risks as needed. Provide clear DFM/DFA design change recommendations throughout the entire product development process from concept to production.
  • Ensure product manufacturing and assembly requirements are clearly understood by manufacturing partners
  • Assists in Development of New Products by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; collaborating with manufacturing partners and equipment vendors.
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency by helping to analyze and plan work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
  • Assures product and process quality by helping to design testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
  • Provides upfront input into prototype designs by providing manufacturing decision-making information such as calculating production, labor, and material costs.
  • Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
  • Completes design and development projects by helping to train assembly staff.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


Job Requirements

  • BS Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a DFM/DFA specific engineering role
  • Strong understanding of Sheet metal design especially with self-fixture concepts.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills using Oracle and MS Office Suite.
  • Demonstrated success with specifying, implementing, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Advanced knowledge using drafting/CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor preferred) with the ability to create and
  • Experience with either the Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints.
  • Proven track record of completing process improvements from conception through final implementation and ramp-up.
  • Familiar with statistical test procedures and corrective action techniques.
  • Excellent mechanical and electrical systems aptitude. Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and servo positioning systems, as well as, and machine controls.
  • Project involvement and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated simple analytical and problem solving ability.
  • Ability to implementing designs and solutions.
  • Able to follow directed instruction.
  • Able to lead change and respond to tactical changes.
  • Able to prioritize and manage time effectively. (Self-motivated and self-managing).
  • Attend in house and outside training sessions.
  • Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor
  • products


Working Conditions

The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There may be some work in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the elements of our factory. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities. It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs, and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents. This position is expected to travel 5-10% of the tie and must be able to travel with short notice and/or for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to use hands to touch, hold, handle, or feel

Frequently required to stand, sit, walk and reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds

Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending, or descending stairs

About Us

In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications

Powered by Innovation - Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact . Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.

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