Transforming smiles,
changing lives.
DFM Sr Manager
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to lead the seamless integration of product design and manufacturing processes. This role is critical in ensuring that new product designs are efficiently transferred into production, validated for robust performance, and supported by a high-performing team.
What we are looking for
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Experience in Design Process Transfers:
Lead cross-functional efforts to transition new product designs from R&D into full-scale manufacturing. Ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness are embedded early in the design process. -
Experience in Process Validations:
Oversee the planning and execution of process validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality systems. Drive continuous improvement in validation strategies to support rapid and reliable product launches. -
Strong People Management:
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing DFM engineering team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. Provide strategic direction, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
· Work cross-functionally with other departments to identify, define, test, and implement new products or processes.
· Ensure proper documentation of new processes.
· Investigate, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes, methods, and appropriate technologies.
· Ensure the use and application of new manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools are acceptable in terms of quality and productivity.
· Be part of the support team to integrate and automate new manufacturing systems and processes.
· Implement improvement methodologies and techniques to enhance processing times, quality, or to find the root cause of problems.
· Lead meetings and direct projects for corrective and/or preventive actions in new products.
· Ensure effective achievement of objectives and deadlines assigned to the group.
· Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
· Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering
· 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or DFM roles.
· Proven experience in leading design transfers and process validations in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, automotive, aerospace).
· Strong leadership and team development skills.
· Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
· Experience in medical device industry
· Strong knowledge of QMS, engineering changes and regulatory compliance
À propos de Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
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Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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