Manufacturing Engineer | Scale-Up Electromechanical Systems

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

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.