Senior Design for Excellence (DfX) Engineer Requisition ID: 43163 Job Location(s): Oragadam, IN Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Function: R&D Technology & Engineering Work Location Type: **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design for Excellence (DfX) Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting peer engineers to ensure their designs comply with best practices in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Assembly (DFA), and other DfX disciplines. You will play a critical role in enhancing product quality, optimizing costs, and ensuring manufacturability throughout the design lifecycle. **Job Responsibilities** + Collaborate with design engineers to ensure their designs adhere to DFM, DFC, DFA, and other DfX principles. + Conduct design reviews, providing expert guidance on manufacturing processes, cost optimization, and assembly efficiency. + Identify and address potential design risks early in the development process to ensure robust and cost-effective solutions. + Analyze designs for feasibility, ease of manufacturing, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining product performance and quality standards. + Develop and implement DfX guidelines and best practices, ensuring consistent application across projects. + Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to align design outputs with production capabilities. + Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote a DfX mindset within the engineering team. + Continuously evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance product design and cost efficiency. + Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in DfX and advanced manufacturing processes. + Document and communicate design recommendations and technical insights effectively to all stakeholders. **Background & Skills** + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 8+ years of experience in product design, manufacturing engineering, or a related role with a strong focus on DfX principles. + In-depth knowledge of DFM, DFC, DFA, and other DfX methodologies. + Proficiency in design software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess design feasibility and identify areas for improvement. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams. + Proven track record of driving cost reduction and design optimization initiatives. + Experience working in a global manufacturing environment is preferred. + Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. + Experience with electromechanical components and assemblies. + Knowledge of casting, forging, sheet metal, and other manufacturing processes. + Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other process improvement methodologies. + Ability to lead technical discussions and present complex ideas clearly and concisely. **Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow** At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees. Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.