What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer - Mid-Level position at DEKA Research & Development?
How you will make an impact as a Manufacturing Engineer:
- Develop and maintain bill of materials, line layout, production control methods, clear assembly instructions, fixtures, and pFMEA’s
- Plan, conduct and execute pre-production builds, with a vision for volume production
- Work collaboratively with engineering team to develop robust, production-ready designs
- Consult with suppliers to determine product specifications, working with supply chain team to purchase equipment, materials, and parts
- Interface with manufacturing partners for all stages of design transfer to ensure products meet performance criteria, delivering a quality product on-time
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and 2 – 5 years experience preferred or Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and 3 – 6 years experience preferred. Strong candidates with less experience may be considered
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma or “green” manufacturing a plus
- Experience with CAD software, Soilidworks preferred
- Experience with ERP systems a plus
- Medical device experience a plus
- Experience setting up a manufacturing assembly line with scalability to ramp production
- Knowledge of component forming processes, assembly processes, and production line optimization
- Experience with electromechanical assembly
- Experience with design for manufacturability and design transfer
- Passionate about understanding how things work, and solving tough technical problems
- Strong communication and time management skills
About DEKA:
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.