Senior Engineer - Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.
 

Wärtsilä’s Energy Business is looking for a Senior Engineer – Design for Manufacturing for the Energy Storage & Optimization business. The role will be part of the Hardware Engineering team.

The Senior Engineer - Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is responsible for ensuring that product designs are optimized for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality. This role involves close collaboration with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to identify and implement improvements in product design and production processes. The Senior Engineer will leverage their expertise to drive innovation, reduce production costs, and enhance product performance. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. The candidate should thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing environment while the industry and company go through substantial growth.

Location(s) for this position is Wärtsilä’s Toronto office and will be on site.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in assigned projects related to New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Collaborate with design, engineering & manufacturing partner teams to review and improve product designs for manufacturability.
• Conduct DFM analysis to identify potential manufacturing issues and provide solutions.
• Conduct detail analysis of manufacturing processes for metal enclosures, including sheet metal fabrication, welding, painting and assembly.
• Conduct design for tolerances reviews with product development team and manufacturing partners
• Conduct design to Cost in collaboration with product development team and manufacturing partners
• Participate in dFMEA exercises with design team and manufacturer
• Responsible for the development of manufacturing processes and procedures for ES&O products including reviews of pFMEA.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production.
• Identify failure trends & systemic issues, conduct 8D/PDCA root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Evaluate products & manufacturing processes based on specifications and manufacturing standards
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Work independently with our manufacturing partners for prototypes and design team to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate design changes
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and presentations to stakeholders.

Experience and Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in DFM/A analysis with focus on metal container/enclosure manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of metal enclosure welding standard e.g. ISO 5817-C, ISO 13920 and procedures is a must have
• Experience in metal enclosure painting processes, standards & procedures
• Proven track record of leading and implementing successful design and manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with NEMA and IP enclosure design and testing is an asset
• Proficiency in PTC Creo, Inventor, Solid works or equivalent CAD software
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) is an asset to have
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work with global team from different backgrounds and time zones
• Willing to travel 40% of the time.

Last application date: 31/03/2025 

Why you and us:

Wärtsilä Canada is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the Canada without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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