DFX Engineer

Meta•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•$173,000 - $245,000

About The Position

Meta is at the forefront of developing innovative hardware that redefines how people experience the world — from virtual and augmented reality technology. The DFX team is a critical pillar of this mission, ensuring that our advanced devices are not only advanced in function but also manufacturable at scale with the highest standards of quality, cost-efficiency, and reliability. As a DFX Engineer, you will be a vital member of this team, directly influencing the quality, cost, and delivery of advanced Meta devices by creating and implementing solutions for complex manufacturing challenges. Your work will span the entire product lifecycle — from initial concept through to mass production — making this a uniquely impactful engineering role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
8+ years in engineering roles with experience in product design or manufacturing
Experience with New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations
Knowledge of GD&T
Experience in creating tolerance analysis for assemblies and part level drawings
Experience with NX or PTC Creo CAD

Nice To Haves

Experience in AI-driven manufacturing or Smart Factory initiatives
Familiarity with liquid adhesives, hot bar, laser soldering/jetting a plus
Working knowledge of optics principles as related to CCD cameras and optical alignment
Proven ability to communicate effectively across audiences
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience in precision assembly, inspection and automation equipment
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Responsibilities

Defining and enforcing manufacturing process best practices as they relate to product design, serving as the critical bridge between design intent and production reality.
Partnering with cross-functional Engineering teams to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges by applying DFX principles and establishing robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines.
Developing manufacturing assembly processes, fixtures, and equipment requirements, and driving line and fixture qualifications to meet Meta's rigorous standards.
Engineering new or improved manufacturing processes through the application of both theoretical and practical engineering knowledge, with the goal of enhancing product quality and production efficiency.
Serving as the primary technical resource for all factory-related operational issues concerning final assembly processes, from pre-production builds through mass production and end-of-life.
Providing expert production support engineering for technically complex assembly procedures, testing methods, and failure analysis.
Offering direction, guidance, and resources to other engineering groups and factory technicians, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the organization.