Mechanical Engineer

How you will make an impact as a Mechanical Engineer

• Generate creative solutions to design problems and demonstrate their viability considering factors such as 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 and develop quick, effective solutions
• Cook up with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment including electrical, software, industrial design, and controls
• Evaluate designs through prototype testing and requirement verification
• Technical review and approval for all mechanical component and assembly designs, analysis, and testing
• Set an excellent example of mechanical engineering practices and provide a level of mentorship to less knowledgeable engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience with mechanical design for manufacturability in a high precision/high volume manufacturing environment (medical preferred)
• 1+ years’ experience with electro-mechanical devices with embedded software preferred
• Familiarity with:
• Plastic injection molding required
• Die casting preferred
• Metal injection molding a plus

Qualifications

• Exposure to process validation and mold qualifications
• 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 with the desire to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to communicate technically with a variety of engineering disciplines

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 and 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.