Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer
ID: O-016479.01
Lorton,VA, United States
August 17, 2026 to February 12, 2027
Role Overview: An Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer has the requisite education and credentials as an engineer, scientist or technologist contributing to the development, modification and improvement of hardware, software and related services. In addition to requiring an understanding of engineering and technical disciplines, these projects involve experience with requirements analysis, concept development, engineering and manufacturing. The expected degree of expertise varies by the career level.
Project Name: Design for Manufacturing Director
Project Description: Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Director to lead the transition of products from development and prototyping into scalable production. This role serves as the bridge between product design, engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing partners to ensure products are optimized for cost, quality, reliability, and manufacturability. Develop and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) strategies. Establish manufacturing requirements, production workflows, tooling needs
About You:
- You have approximately more than 20 years of experience in this role
- You are relentless in solving problems, work well in teams, and enjoy a challenge.
- You are a citizen of the country where the opportunity is located or have to right to work in that country, and have completed the appropriate level of education in a relevant field.
- You are looking for adventure!
Pay: Project-based at approximately $94.75/hour ranging from $80.00/hour to $109.50/hour USD (paid in the currency of residence)
About Us: We are SMA, the leader in professional services for project-based industries. We help companies win in their markets by informing their strategic choices, improving their competitiveness, and performing on critical projects. Join our community of over 750 professionals like yourself—all confident in their capabilities and who want choices that will accelerate their career. We offer flexible project-based opportunities, meritocratic pay, and benefits. To learn more about SMA, please see this website, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.
SMA is an Equal Opportunity/Action employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To join as an Associate, SMA will require proof of your legal ability to work in the United States or United Kingdom, and conduct a background check and drug test. For international opportunities, proof of work permit or other legal ability to work in that country is required.
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