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
- Coordinate 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.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
- 5+ years' 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
- Familiarity with:
- Plastic injection molding preferred
- Die casting preferred
- Metal injection molding a plus
- 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- 5+ years of experience with mechanical design for manufacturability in a high-precision, high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience with medical device design
- Experience with electro-mechanical devices with embedded software
- Familiarity with plastic injection molding
- Familiarity with die casting
- Experience with metal injection molding
- Organizational and coordination skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate technically with multiple engineering disciplines
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
DEKA Research & Development Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DEKA Research & Development and has not been reviewed or approved by DEKA Research & Development.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and PTO are commonly highlighted, with some noting generous sick leave and three weeks of PTO for new hires.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is consistently mentioned as part of the core benefits, indicating reliable retirement support is available.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Fitness benefits, on-site gym, wellness activities, and flexible schedules are frequently cited, suggesting a strong focus on wellness amenities.
DEKA Research & Development Insights
What We Do
DEKA is one of the leading research and development companies in the country and is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time. For over thirty years, DEKA Research & Development Corp. has made Manchester, New Hampshire home. Located about an hour from Boston, the beach, and the mountains, we are situated in the beautiful and historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings located in downtown Manchester. DEKA continues to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and crazy cool gizmos reign supreme. The engineers, technicians, machinists, designers and all of the other folks who make up DEKA are some of the most creative and innovative professionals you could ever hope to meet. It's a place where one crazy idea can end up being the next greatest invention. At DEKA we embrace the spirit of innovation and constantly aim to turn the impossible into a reality. DEKA is filled with people who are driven to be among the best and brightest in their field of work. It’s a concentrated bunch of really smart thinkers, doers and problems solvers, who are driven to using innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology to improve lives. We all see endless possibilities in the power of technology to do good. Employees have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that have a positive, enduring impact on millions of people worldwide. We are growing! We're always seeking passionate individuals to join our growing team of evolved thinkers.
