Sustaining Engineer

DEMA Engineering Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DEMA Engineering Co. is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to support ongoing performance and reliability of existing products and manufacturing processes.

You will troubleshoot issues, implement design changes, and maintain documentation while collaborating with production, quality, and supplier teams. You will design prototype and production components with SolidWorks, support ECO/ECR processes, and help ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience in sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or related role preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks, PDM systems, CAD modeling, and engineering documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, fluids dynamics, and FEA analysis.
• Experience with sheet metal, plastics, and molded part design.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve product performance and production issues.
• Develop and implement engineering design changes and product improvements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, bills of material, prints, specifications, and test reports.
• Design and test prototype and production components using SolidWorks and related tools.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and customer support teams.
• Provide technical support for internal teams and customers.
• Assist with fixture design, prototype development, and production modifications.
• Help maintain compliance with product specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Train team members on new and existing processes as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM systems

CAD modeling

Job description

DEMA Engineering Co. Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving products, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to make things better every day? DEMA Engineering Co. is seeking a Sustaining Engineer who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and values honesty, respect, hard work, and teamwork.

In this role, you'll help maintain and improve existing products while supporting production, quality, and engineering initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys balancing technical problem-solving with cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

At DEMA, we believe great engineering comes from people who are curious, dependable, and committed to helping the team succeed.

What You'll Do

As a Sustaining Engineer, you will support the continued performance, reliability, and improvement of existing products and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot and resolve product performance and production issues
• Develop and implement engineering design changes and product improvements
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, bills of material, prints, specifications, and test reports
• Design and test prototype and production components using SolidWorks and related tools
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and customer support teams
• Provide technical support for internal teams and customers
• Assist with fixture design, prototype development, and production modifications
• Help maintain compliance with product specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Train team members on new and existing processes as needed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a motivated engineer who combines technical expertise with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualified Candidates Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or a related role preferred
• Experience with SolidWorks, PDM systems, CAD modeling, and engineering documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, fluid dynamics, and FEA analysis
• Experience with sheet metal, plastics, and molded part design
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; advanced Excel skills are a plus
• A continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Why Join DEMA Engineering Co.?

At DEMA, our employees are part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and collaboration. We take pride in creating innovative solutions while maintaining a supportive and respectful workplace culture.

You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Work on meaningful engineering and manufacturing projects
• Collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams
• Contribute directly to product quality and operational success
• Grow your technical and professional skills in a stable manufacturing environment

DEMA Engineering Co., is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.