Junior Plastics Engineer

DEKA Research & Development Corp.; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research & Development is seeking a Junior Plastics Engineer to develop plastic components used in medical products. You will work with a team to advance plastics assembly processes, selection of materials, and prototype development.

You will coordinate with internal and external manufacturing teams, lead supplier relationships for molding and tooling, and help create robust manufacturing stations for high-volume production. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in plastics, manufacturing or related engineering field with plastics experience.
• Understanding of plastics materials including medical grade materials.
• Hands-on experience with plastic molding and associated tooling.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to development team as a plastics expert and guide process development.
• Coordinate transfer to high volume manufacturing and ensure manufacturability.
• Source external suppliers for molding, tooling, assembly equipment and materials.

Skills

Plastics engineering

Manufacturing exposure

Medical device knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Plastics/Manufacturing or related engineering

Tools

Injection molding

Mold design

LIM (LIM molding)

Ultrasonic welding

Laser welding

Thermoforming

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 other related engineering discipline with plastics experience
• 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.