Mechanical DFM Engineer

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