Strategic Solutions Engineer

Fictiv

7h • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster
Fictiv exists to help product innovators create.
Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally across Fictiv’s four global manufacturing centers in India, Mexico, China, and the U.S.. Companies use Fictiv to access high-quality production, optimize supply chain logistics, and mitigate supply chain risk—ensuring they can move from prototype to full-scale manufacturing with speed and confidence. To date, Fictiv has delivered more than 35 million commercial and prototype parts for industries such as aerospace, robotics, automotive, climate tech, and more, helping them innovate faster, free up precious resources, and drive profitable growth.
Impact In This Role
Fictiv is seeking a Strategic Solutions Engineer to join our solution engineering team focused on strategic, high-complexity, production-level customer programs. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, customer advisory, and commercial execution, supporting customers as they scale from prototype into production.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication, CAD, strong technical communication skills, and the ability to guide customers through DFM/DFA, cost optimization, and mechanical assembly considerations. This role is highly customer-facing and requires comfort operating in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
You will report to the Director - Global Strategic Solution Engineering.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing roles such as CNC, Sheetmetal, Diecast
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Strong expertise in: High Volume Production and Assembly CNC machining processes (milling, turning, multi-axis) Casting (die, sand and investment) Sheet metal fabrication (forming, punching, laser, bending) DFM, cost optimization, and manufacturing trade-offs
• Hands on experience in production-scale manufacturing programs
• Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings and GD&T
• Solid understanding of mechanical assemblies and installation considerations
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100D compliance environments
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills
• SolidWorks CAD proficiency
• Strong Powerpoint presentation skills
• Willingness to perform hands-on CAD work and reverse engineering as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Injection Molding (IM) and/or Additive Manufacturing (3DP)
• Prior experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for strategic customers with complex CNC and sheet metal manufacturing needs
• Lead technical scoping discussions, translating customer requirements into manufacturable, scalable solutions
• Support customers through prototype → production transitions, anticipating manufacturing risks early
• Perform detailed DFM/DFA reviews for CNC-machined and sheet metal components
• Evaluate part geometry, tolerances, GD&T, material selection, and finish requirements for manufacturability and cost
• Provide cost optimization recommendations based on process selection, feature simplification, and volume scaling
• Support quoting efforts with manufacturing-informed input on feasibility, risk, and lead time
• Evaluate and guide on mechanical assemblies, including: Part-to-part fit, stack-ups, and tolerance interactions Fastener selection, joint design, and access for assembly Assembly sequencing and installation considerations
• Help customers identify risks related to assembly, serviceability, and field installation
• Provide feedback that improves downstream assembly efficiency and reduces rework
• Review and interpret engineering drawings with strong command of GD&T
• Perform CAD work, including: Design updates for manufacturability Parametric 3D Modeling & Visualization Detailed Documentation & Drafting with GD&T Optimizing CAD - CNC to Die Cast and 3DP to IM Reverse engineering
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, and LoB teams
• Apply working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100D requirements in customer discussions and internal workflows
• Identify quality risks early and ensure proper requirements definition (“quality in, quality out”)

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
• Annual Education stipend
• Parental leave programs
• Paid volunteer days
• Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level