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PRODUCT & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

From prototype
to production.

End-to-end engineering support that accelerates production readiness, reduces manufacturing risk, and takes your hardware from concept to scalable production.

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Closing the knowledge gap

55–75%

of mechanical design engineers have never held a full-time, primary role inside a factory.

Industry estimates · Engineering workforce research

We bridge that gap with embedded manufacturing expertise.

Lack of factory experience drives the design mistakes that cost programs weeks and millions. Fictiv engineers bring real production know-how directly into your team — translating intent into manufacturable, scalable hardware.

35M+

Parts manufactured

95.4%

Quality success rating

5,000+

Companies Served

Engineering Services

Three engineering disciplines. One integrated team.

End-to-end support across the lifecycle of your hardware program, from first CAD review to volume scale.

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Design & Manufacturing Engineering

  • 3D CAD creation, redesign & 2D drawings
  • Parts, sub-assemblies & full assemblies
  • Process selection & manufacturing architecture
  • DFM, DFA, GD&T & tolerance analysis
  • Design-to-cost & manufacturability optimization
  • Moldflow & manufacturing validation
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Production Readiness & Scale-Up

  • Prototype-to-production transition support
  • NPI & tooling readiness
  • Volume transition strategies
  • Supplier collaboration & DFM iteration
  • Pilot build & first article support
  • Regional manufacturing optimization
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Operational & Program Support

  • Reverse engineering for obsolete parts
  • Cost & BOM optimization
  • Inspection & validation planning
  • Manufacturing documentation & SOPs
  • Cross-functional engineering coordination
  • Lifecycle risk mitigation
  • MRO & lifecycle support

Core Capabilities

End-to-end engineering support to take your hardware from concept to scalable production.

Design for Manufacturability

Optimize designs for real-world manufacturing and reduce early risk.

DFM & CAD Engineering

Expert CAD iteration, DFM analysis, and tolerance optimization.

Tooling & Process Readiness

Validate tooling approaches and ensure process feasibility.

Assembly & Production Support

Support assembly strategy, line readiness, and production launch.

Supplier & Supply Chain

Collaborate with trusted suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and scalability.

ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

Four steps. One trusted partner.

From initial scope to seamless production handoff — a structured engagement designed for speed, risk
reduction, and clean execution.

01

Align

Confirm product details, production goals, and technical requirements. Initial scope definition and executive onsite to identify readiness gaps.

02

Engineer

Advanced CAD redesign and DFM feedback loops with supplier manufacturing partners to address manufacturability risk early.

03

Validate

Customer DFM review to validate tooling, processes, assembly fitment, and part performance before design lock.

04

Scale

Seamless handoff to production with continued support through launch, scale, and milestone tracking.

CUSTOMER STORY

49 designs to production injection molding in 18 business days.

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CUSTOMER: Alamo

The Challenge

Transitioning 49 3DP CAD designs to production-ready Injection Molding files.

The Execution

Two dedicated engineers completed the technical scope in 18 business days, categorizing parts by redesign complexity and resolving critical draft and undercut issues to reduce tooling risk.

The Outcome

Customer placed a production order for 23 parts immediately — establishing Fictiv as their trusted-advisor for prototype-to-production transitions.

By The Numbers

49

Designs transitioned

18

Business days

Results

What working with Fictiv delivers.

Reduced manufacturability risk

Design issues are caught and resolved before production, preventing costly mistakes and redesign cycles.

Faster time to market

Optimized CAD, DFM feedback loops, and streamlined supplier coordination accelerate the path from design to manufacturing.

Lower production costs

Design-to-cost optimization and embedded manufacturing expertise eliminate the expensive errors that come from limited factory experience.

Seamless production handoff

A validated, design-locked package with full supplier alignment means production launches smoothly and scales with confidence.

Ready to close the gap?

Talk to your Fictiv sales rep about engineering services.

What can we do for your team?