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Manufacturing DFx & Quality Engineer

Nokia
Coppell, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Job Description

The Design for Manufacturing team are an essential part of the NAM New Products & Test Team (NP&T) .

The NP&T team consists of highly skilled Manufacturing Delivery Capability Managers (program managers), Procurement team including Purchasing Capability Managers & NPI program Buyers responsible for developing, delivering the New Product supply base purchasing materials for the prototype builds in Oulu Finland & the Test Engineering Team that are responsible for designing the Manufacturing Hardware & Software Test solutions for the prototype & volume test activities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Manufacturing DFx & Quality Engineer with a passion for quality and efficiency to join our team.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As a Manufacturing DFx Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring that the Design for Manufacturability requirements and program specific targets are taken into account in the new product development phase.

As part of the team, you will:

  • Define DfM targets and collaborate with Design Engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
  • Conduct process capability studies and implement process improvements
  • Develop and maintain quality control plans and procedures
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities
  • Support new product launches through the APQP process
  • Monitor and analyze product quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements
  • Drives best practices and lessons learned implementation in product design.
  • DfM Lessons-to-Learn collection and utilization to new projects. Improve and maintain DfM expert and Requirements Engineering network.
  • Design and implement Final Assembly & Packaging process in accordance with Manufacturing requirements and Continuous Improvement concept's.
  • Create product specific BA/FA Production Process Description and production related documentation (FS, DCC etc.). Ensure DfM target realization by analyzing volume production performance and capacity.
  • Provide support to production ramp-up phase. Utilize tools to evaluate/ conduct Value Analysis of a design & product through the design & production phase.
  • Travel: up to 20%

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) processes and applications, Automotive Quality and/or APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) Engineer within the Telecommunications or Automotive industry.
  • Proven knowledge of the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process, including FMEA, PPAP, control plans, and process capability studies.
  • Hands-on experience in mechanical manufacturing processes, including but not limited to: Machining, Welding, Assembly & Stamping
  • Demonstrated experience in Electronics manufacturing processes are required, including but not limited to: Surface Mount Technology manufacturing, Thermal Solder Reflow Process, Automated Optical Inspection & XRAY inspection
  • Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) with analytical skills.
  • The ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills With good working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing, DFM, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC processes & tools.
  • The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D and manufacturing environment.

About Us

About Nokia

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.

We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

About The Business Group

Join Mobile Networks (MN) and help us become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. Your work will contribute to delivering unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.

In the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Unit, you'll help elevate Mobile Networks operations to a world-class level. You'll contribute to enabling MN to achieve both short-term performance and long-term profitability, driving operational excellence across the business.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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