Manufacturing Engineer - Mid-Level

DEKA Research & Development; Manchester, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research & Development seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process development and build execution for complex electromechanical assemblies. The role collaborates with engineering, supply chain, and operations, and interfaces with suppliers and customers to ensure scalable, high-quality production.

You will lead pre-production builds, develop manufacturing documentation, and partner with design teams to ensure robustness and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 2–5 years of experience, or A.S. degree with 3–6 years of experience.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly and manufacturing process development.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or green manufacturing principles are a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to set up manufacturing assembly lines with scalability and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production line optimization, and design for manufacturability.
• Demonstrated passion for solving complex engineering problems and curiosity about how things work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including BOMs, line layouts, assembly instructions, fixtures, pFMEAs, and production control methods.
• Plan, lead, and execute pre-production builds with a long-term vision for scalable, high-volume production.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure products are robust, reliable, and ready for manufacturing.
• Consult with suppliers to define product specifications and partner with supply chain to procure equipment, materials, and parts.
• Interface with manufacturing partners throughout the design transfer process to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.

Skills

Electromechanical assembly

Process development

Lean / Six Sigma knowledge

CAD (SolidWorks)

ERP systems familiarity

Manufacturing line setup for scale

Communication & teamwork

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

A.S. with 3–6 years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process development, build execution, and the transition to scalable manufacturing for complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies. This is a critical, cross-functional role that collaborates internally with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams, as well as externally with suppliers, partners, and customers.

How You Will Make an Impact as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Develop and maintain essential manufacturing documentation including Bills of Materials (BOMs), line layouts, assembly instructions, fixtures, pFMEAs, and production control methods.
• Plan, lead, and execute pre-production builds with a long-term vision for scalable, high-volume production.
• Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to ensure products are robust, reliable, and ready for manufacturing.
• Consult with suppliers to define product specifications, and partner with the supply chain team to procure required equipment, materials, and parts.
• Interface with manufacturing partners throughout the design transfer process to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products that meet all performance criteria.

Skills you will need to be successful in this role:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 2–5 years of experience, or A.S. degree with 3–6 years of experience. Strong candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly and manufacturing process development.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or green manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to set up manufacturing assembly lines with an eye toward scalability and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of component forming processes, assembly operations, production line optimization, and design for manufacturability.
• Demonstrated passion for solving complex engineering problems and a curiosity for understanding how things work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

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.