Location: Chennai Experience: 3-5+ Years Qualification: B.E./M.E. - Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production / Mechatronics Open Position : 01 Role Overview We are looking for a DFM/DFMA Engineer to perform manufacturing feasibility, assembly optimization, tooling feasibility and tolerance/GD&T; reviews for automotive products. Key Responsibilities - Perform DFM/DFA analysis on 3D CAD models during Concept, Detailed Design and Pre-Production phases. - Evaluate draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines, ribs, undercuts, bend radii, draw depths and weld flanges across relevant manufacturing processes. - Assess manual and automated assembly feasibility, operator hand clearance, tool access and ergonomics. - Drive part-count reduction, modularization, fastener standardization, snap-fit integration and Poka-Yoke design. - Review 2D drawings and 3D PMI for GD&T; compliance and perform 1D/2D/3D tolerance stack-up analysis. - Identify variation risks impacting fit, flush, gap and functional assembly tolerances. - Coordinate with die designers, mold toolmakers, weld fixture designers and automation engineers to validate tooling and clamping feasibility. - Feed manufacturing failure modes into DFMEA/PFMEA and prepare DFM scorecards, CAD mark-ups and issue logs.



- Participate in cross-functional design reviews with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Tier-1 suppliers. Mandatory Technical Skills - Strong DFM/DFMA and automotive manufacturing/process engineering experience. - Working knowledge of GD&T; / ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up. - Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, Creo or SolidWorks. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, casting and sheet metal. - Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP/PPAP and Six Sigma. - Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills. Preferred Skills - 3DCS, VSA, VisMockup, DFMPro, Moldflow or AutoForm. - Tooling feasibility and manufacturing process engineering experience. - Knowledge of Ford Engineering Standards (W-STD). - Experience with Poka-Yoke and assembly optimization. DFM/DFMA Engineer with 3-5+ years of automotive experience, solid manufacturing feasibility and GD&T; fundamentals and the ability to communicate data-driven manufacturability decisions. Key Skills DFM | DFMA | DFA | GD&T; | ASME Y14.5 | CATIA | NX | Creo | SolidWorks | 3DCS | VSA | DFMEA | PFMEA | APQP | PPAP | Manufacturing Feasibility Project 12 months | Work Model: Engineering support / project-based

📌 Design for Manufacturing (Dfm/dfma) Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 CS Tech AI
📍 Chennai