Junior Plastics Engineer

DEKA Research & Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research & Development seeks a Junior Plastics Engineer to help develop plastic components for medical products. You will collaborate with engineers to translate designs into robust manufacturing processes, emphasize transfer to high-volume production, and ensure materials meet medical-grade standards.

Applicants should have a plastics/manufacturing degree and hands-on experience with plastic molding, assembly, and related testing. Travel may be needed as projects evolve.

Qualifications

• Degree in Plastics, Manufacturing, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Understanding of various plastic materials and rubbers, including medical grade materials.
• Practical experience with Plastic Molding, such as: Scientific injection molding experience, mold design experience, micro-molding experience, compression/transfer molding experience, LIM experience, familiarity with blow molding, familiarity with thermoforming techniques.
• Understanding in component assembly including prototype to high volume manufacturing, design of experiments, assembly fixture design, as well as documentation for assembly (Ops, IQ/OQ/PQs, PFMEAs).
• Practical experience with plastics assembly methods including ultrasonic welding, laser welding and bonding techniques.
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing requirements and testing for medical products preferred.
• Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills.
• Self‑motivated & passionate.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated, focused on results and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work in an open group environment.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and input to the development team as a plastics expert: plastics assembly process development.
• Transfer to high volume manufacturing and ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Source and lead external suppliers in plastics injection molding, tooling, assembly equipment and materials.
• Work with internal and external manufacturing teams to develop robust manufacturing stations.

Skills

Plastics assembly development

Transfer to high volume manufacturing

Design for manufacturability

Material selection

Prototype development

Ultrasonic welding

Laser welding

Bonding techniques

Medical device manufacturing

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Plastics, Manufacturing, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

DEKA Research & Development is looking for a Junior Plastics Engineer with manufacturing exposure, to work as part of the growing team. This position will focus on the development of various plastic components, with an emphasis on medical products. In this role you will work alongside a group of passionate engineers to create innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

How you will make an impact as a Junior Plastics Engineer:

• Provide direction and input to the development team as a plastics expert:
  • Plastics assembly process development
  • Transfer to high volume manufacturing
  • Manufacturing feasibility and design for manufacturing principles
  • Material selection
  • Prototype development
• Source and lead external suppliers in areas including plastic injection molding, tooling, assembly equipment and materials.
• Work with internal and external manufacturing teams to develop robust manufacturing stations.

To be successful in this role as a Junior Plastics Engineer, you will need the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Plastics, Manufacturing, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Understanding of various plastic materials and rubbers, including medical grade materials
• Practical experience with Plastic Molding, such as: Scientific injection molding experience, mold design experience, micro-molding experience, compression/transfer molding experience, LIM experience, familiarity with blow molding, familiarity with thermoforming techniques
• Understanding in component assembly including prototype to high volume manufacturing, design of experiments, assembly fixture design, as well as documentation for assembly (Ops, IQ/OQ/PQs, PFMEAs)
• Practical experience with plastics assembly methods including ultrasonic welding, laser welding and bonding techniques
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing requirements and testing for medical products preferred
• Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills
• Self‑motivated & passionate
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be highly motivated, focused on results and detail oriented
• Must be able to work in an open group environment
• Some travel may be required

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 & 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.