Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to transform innovative medical device designs into efficient manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electro-mechanical assemblies, lead DFM reviews, and drive continuous improvement while managing prototypes and scaling production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering role with NPI experience.
• Experience with electro-mechanical products at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM reviews and evaluate GD&T specifications.
• Develop cost-effective manufacturing strategies and manage prototypes.

Skills

Design validation

Manufacturing engineering

Cost modeling

GD&T

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Pro-E/Creo

SolidWorks

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at DEKA, you’ll play a critical role in transforming innovative medical device designs into scalable, high-quality, and regulatory-compliant manufacturing solutions. You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, design, quality, and supply chain to ensure our products are not only manufacturable but meet the stringent demands of safety, reliability, and performance required in healthcare.

You’ll lead detailed DFM reviews, evaluate GD&T and component specifications, and guide new product introductions from prototyping through to full-scale production. Your expertise in manufacturing electro-mechanical assemblies—including machined, molded, cast, and PCBA components—will help bring life-changing technologies to market efficiently and cost-effectively.

From collaborating on DFMEA/PFMEA, managing prototype builds, and optimizing supplier strategies, to developing ROI-backed launch plans and driving continuous improvement—you’ll make a direct impact on how we deliver breakthrough medical solutions to patients around the world.

How you will make an impact as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Evaluating and understanding the design intent, manufacturability, GD&T of components and assemblies specs for transition into the mass production.
• Reviewing design documents and specifications and working with the design team to finalize them.
• Conducting detailed assessments and critical DFM reviews of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications of components and assemblies.
• Providing analysis and recommendations for feature and manufacturing cost tradeoffs during the design phase.
• Identifying relevant manufacturing technologies for new design concepts and advising the design team on the best means to execute them.
• Identifying improvements and driving actions back to design or advancing processes in collaboration with the sourcing team at the supplier or tooling improvements.
• Evaluating and finalizing inspection and test requirements.
• Working with the sourcing team to develop strategies for these designs, providing estimates or reviewing quotes for cost and tooling requirements.
• Developing comprehensive, cost-effective manufacturing strategies, including supplier selection, to meet product cost targets.
• Collaborating on DFMEA and PFMEA with design and sourcing teams.
• Developing manufacturing cost models to inform design decisions.
• Working with contract manufacturers (CM) to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Planning and managing scaled launch approaches for design concepts, matching execution timelines with design maturity (e.g., machined to tooling approaches).
• Managing the progression from prototype to full-scale production, including ROI justifications.
• Managing manufacturing of prototypes for new product development, including selecting appropriate methods and executing development to support design trials.
• Designing and developing fixtures and jigs for prototypes and production lines.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with a focus on Manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering role, including NPI or contract manufacturing experience.
• Experience manufacturing electro-mechanical products at scale, including machined, cast, forged, PCBA, cables, and plastic components.
• Experience taking a product from launch to scale.
• Design skills including GD&T, design validation, and inspection.
• Proficiency in Pro-E/Creo and/or SolidWorks.
• Experience with should-cost analysis and cost modeling.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

About DEKA:

Located one hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard, once home to the largest textile mills in the world, is now home to DEKA Research & Development. Here, we bring innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern era.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls is a team of professionals dedicated to making a difference through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. We create some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

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