DFM Engineer  

If you are a DfM Technical Lead, Emerson has an exciting role for you! We are looking for a highly skilled individual for DfM Technical Lead.  This individual will be responsible for advising and consulting with R&D in support of designing a new product that is highly manufacturable.   They will work up front during the development process, influencing design, manufacturing and test solutions.  They will perform analysis to set aggressive goals around product release performance, with a particular focus on reducing the traditional cost drivers associated with poor DfM.   The DfM Technical Lead will work across functional groups including R&D, Process, Test, Product and Industrial Engineering to ensure alignment with the latest factory capability and future technology direction (products and process.)    The candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to share objective rational in order to gain commitment in an environment that may contain conflicting goals/targets. 

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: 

DFM Analysis - Conduct thorough reviews of designs to identify potential manufacturing problems  DFM Guidelines - Develop and maintain DFM guidelines and checklists and ensure these are followed  Collaboration and Communication – partner with designers and manufacturing teams to discuss DFM changes and drive design improvements to ensure manufacturability  Cost Reduction – drive out costs in design and manufacturing  Serve as point of contact for product development teams for DfM content related questions  Advance Manufacturing Capabilities - Absorb the R&D product roadmaps and influence manufacturing capabilities to align  Continuous Improvement - Participate in reflection around product performance metrics or escalations and drive change back into DfM program 

 

For This Role, You Will Need: 

Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent from an accredited engineering program  Minimum 10 years working in an electronics manufacturing environment.  Experience in and understanding of product development phases.    Demonstrated work history that proves subject matter expertise as it applies to DfM.    On the job experience related to having difficult trade off conversations.  Experience working in scenarios with minimal direction  and proving self starter characteristics.         

 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: 

Resident expert in at least one DfM subject matter, preferably PCB  Broad understanding of Warehouse, Assembly, Test  Topic knowledge of Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Costing, Calibration, RMA  Ability to work in a global organization  Ability to work in a matrix management environment  Relationship building  Information seeker and curious about learning why  Ability to learn and apply lessons learned  Demonstrates strong problem solving skills    Can clearly/concisely communicate in English, ability to use multiple modes of communication (i.e. presentations)  Understanding of product development phases 

 

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave