Mechanical Engineer

About the role

DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to participate in the development of innovative medical devices. The engineer will work as part of a team driving products through their lifecycle, including concept generation, prototyping, component and assembly development, testing, and associated documentation. The role requires managing multiple sub‑assembly designs simultaneously with a reasonable level of guidance and support, and demands excellent problem‑solving, analytical skills, and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative solutions to design problems and demonstrate viability considering risk, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, weight, and cost.
• Transition concepts into products using 3D CAD solid modeling, defining requirements, selecting materials and processes, interacting with suppliers and manufacturers, and documenting the development process.
• Troubleshoot design failure modes to root‑cause issues and develop quick, effective solutions.
• Coordinate with a multi‑disciplinary team including electrical, software, industrial design, and controls engineers.
• Evaluate designs through prototype testing and requirement verification.
• Perform technical review and approval for all mechanical component and assembly designs, analysis, and testing.
• Set an excellent example of mechanical engineering practices and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience with mechanical design for manufacturability in a high‑precision/high‑volume manufacturing environment (medical preferred).
• Some experience with electro‑mechanical devices with embedded software preferred.

Skills

• Familiarity with plastic injection molding (preferred).
• Familiarity with die casting (preferred).
• Metal injection molding experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with a detail‑oriented mindset and ability to juggle multiple activities.
• High energy, drive, commitment, self‑initiative, and perseverance to drive projects forward to completion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative work style.
• Ability to communicate technically with a variety of engineering disciplines.