Manufacturing DFx & Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Design for Manufacturing team is 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 design 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.

• 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.
• Drive best practices and lessons learned implementation in product design.
• Collect and utilize DfM Lessons‑to‑Learn for new projects and maintain the DfM expert and Requirements Engineering network.
• Design and implement Final Assembly & Packaging process in accordance with Manufacturing requirements and Continuous Improvement concepts.
• 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%.

• At least 5 years’ experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) processes and applications, Automotive Quality and/or APQP engineer within the Telecommunications or Automotive industry.
• Proven knowledge of the APQP 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, including but not limited to surface mount technology manufacturing, thermal solder reflow process, automated optical inspection & X‑ray inspection.
• Proficiency in GD&T and strong 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 and 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.

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