Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFMA) Engineer

Location: Chennai
Experience: 3–5+ Years
Qualification: B.E./M.E. – Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production / Mechatronics
Open Position : 01

Role Overview

We are looking for a DFM/DFMA Engineer to perform manufacturing feasibility, assembly optimization, tooling feasibility and tolerance/GD&T reviews for automotive products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform DFM/DFA analysis on 3D CAD models during Concept, Detailed Design and Pre-Production phases.
• Evaluate draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines, ribs, undercuts, bend radii, draw depths and weld flanges across relevant manufacturing processes.
• Assess manual and automated assembly feasibility, operator hand clearance, tool access and ergonomics.
• Drive part-count reduction, modularization, fastener standardization, snap-fit integration and Poka-Yoke design.
• Review 2D drawings and 3D PMI for GD&T compliance and perform 1D/2D/3D tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Identify variation risks impacting fit, flush, gap and functional assembly tolerances.
• Coordinate with die designers, mold toolmakers, weld fixture designers and automation engineers to validate tooling and clamping feasibility.
• Feed manufacturing failure modes into DFMEA/PFMEA and prepare DFM scorecards, CAD mark-ups and issue logs.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Tier-1 suppliers.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong DFM/DFMA and automotive manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of GD&T / ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, Creo or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, casting and sheet metal.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP/PPAP and Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• 3DCS, VSA, VisMockup, DFMPro, Moldflow or AutoForm.
• Tooling feasibility and manufacturing process engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Ford Engineering Standards (W-STD).
• Experience with Poka-Yoke and assembly optimization.

Candidate Profile

DFM/DFMA Engineer with 3–5+ years of automotive experience, strong manufacturing feasibility and GD&T fundamentals and the ability to communicate data-driven manufacturability decisions.

Key Skills

DFM | DFMA | DFA | GD&T | ASME Y14.5 | CATIA | NX | Creo | SolidWorks | 3DCS | VSA | DFMEA | PFMEA | APQP | PPAP | Manufacturing Feasibility

Project

12 months | Work Model: Engineering support / project-based

Send your CVs to [email protected]