Mechanical Engineer, DFX

About the Role

UST is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in GD&T, tolerance stack up analysis, DFM, DFA, and manufacturing knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-Produceability (DFP) were met.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for dimensional issues/Tight tolerance issues and drive corrective actions.
• Guide engineers on best practices for datums, feature control frames, and functional tolerancing.
• Design for Cost reduction with Should Cost.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and review GD&T callouts on engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Hands-on experience with tolerance stack-up analysis (1D/2D).
• Strong Manufacturing Knowledge: Machining, Sheet metal, Fabrication & Casting process.
• Shop floor experience.
• 3D Modeling.
• Design for Manufacturing.
• Manufacturing Processes.
• Mechanical Design.

Preferred Experience

• Mechanical Design experience on SEMI Equipment (preferred) or Machine tool design, Heavy Machinery design or Heavy Equipment design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of AI prompt engineering techniques:
• Clear role definition.
• Context framing.
• Step-by-step reasoning instructions.
• Output formatting control.
• Ability to convert engineering problems into structured AI prompts.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar LLM-based tools.
• Analytical mindset to validate AI-generated outputs against engineering standards.
• Experience integrating AI tools into engineering or manufacturing workflows.