What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical DFM Engineer position at Scalian?
Company Description
At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 6,000 specialists and over 35 years of experience. We are specialized in Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management) and Digital Systems (IT & Software and Systems Engineering).
Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.
Are you an experienced Mechanical DFM Engineer?
If your answer is yes, it’s your lucky day as we are looking for a dynamic and talented person to join our team in the US!
What will your role be?
We are looking for a talented Mechanical DFM Engineer to support the design, industrialization, and production of electro-mechanical products. In this role, you will coordinate and facilitate collaboration between the Design Office, manufacturing partners, and suppliers to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, quality, cost, and schedule.
You will play a critical role in taking products from concept through production launch, focusing on Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFX), tolerance analysis, validation, and supplier readiness. This position requires strong hands-on mechanical engineering fundamentals, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
This role requires 3 days onsite per week (mandatory) in East Providence, Rhode Island.
Job Description
- Support mechanical design of electro-mechanical systems including actuators, sensors, machined, molded, and sheet-metal components
- Drive DFM/DFX initiatives to optimize mechanical designs for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost
- Work directly with suppliers to ensure clear understanding of design intent, specifications, and qualification requirements
- Perform and review tolerance analysis, stack-ups, and risk assessments
- Define and improve processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change management
- Create and maintain clear engineering documentation including 2D drawings, SOPs, and ECOs
- Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to align design and supplier activities with program goals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 5 years of experience in mechanical product development, DFM/DFX, or design engineering, taking products from concept to production
- Strong engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, materials, mechanism design, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and creation of detailed 2D drawings
- Experience with DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, FMEA, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments
- Hands-on experience running and interpreting FEA (CFD experience a plus)
- Experience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and fast-paced environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Additional Information
- To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company;
- To have a competitive salary and a great benefits package
- To access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices;
- To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals;
- To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence;
- To join a dynamic, specialized and fast-growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued
- To be part of a team where having fun is essential