DEKA Research & Development · 9 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Manchester, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDEKA Research & Development is dedicated to transforming innovative medical device designs into scalable manufacturing solutions. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in healthcare.
3D PrintingDeveloper PlatformManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Evaluating and understanding of the design intent, manufacturability, GD&T of components and assemblies specs for transition into the mass production
Reviewing design documents and Specification and working with the design team to finalize them
Detailed assessments and critical DFM review of engineering designs/drawings/specifications of components and assemblies
Providing analysis and recommendations for feature and manufacturing cost tradeoffs, during the design phase
Identify the manufacturing technologies relevant to new design concepts, advise the design team on the best and effective means to execute
Identifying improvements and drive actions back to design or advancing process working with the sourcing team at the supplier or tooling improvements
Evaluating and finalizing inspection and test requirements
Working with the sourcing team to develop strategy for these designs and provide estimates or review quotes of cost, and tooling required to execute
Working with the sourcing team to develop comprehensive, cost effective manufacturing strategies, including supplier selection, to drive product team decisions on sourcing to achieve cost targets
Working with design team and suppliers on DFMEA, PFMEA
Develop manufacturing cost models to feed advisory information to the design teams
Working with CM and to drive quality and cost
Evaluating and finalizing on a scaled launch approach for designs concepts. Matching time and concepts to execute with appropriate maturity of design. Ex. Machined approach to start thru to a tooled approach in later time
Manage this maturity and progression thru to full execution, including ROI justifications
Managing the manufacturing of prototypes used in new product development, including selecting the most appropriate prototype methods and executing prototype development to support new product design trials
Conceive, design, develop, implement fixtures and jigs for prototype and production line
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with Manufacturing focus
5+ years in a manufacturing engineering role which includes NPI or CM experience
Experience manufacturing electro mechanical products at scale, including machined, cast, forged, PCBA and cables and plastic components
Experience, taking a product from launch to scale
Design skills including GD&T, design validation, and inspection
Demonstrated Pro-E/Creo and or Solidworks proficiency
Experience in should-cost analysis and models to evaluate Cost of Goods
Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean Manufacturing concepts
Company
DEKA Research & Development
DEKA Research & Development provides technology solutions for power, mobility, and water applications along with fluid management.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Chris Langenfeld
Chief Engineer of Advanced R&D
Thomas Bollenbach
Project Manager
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