DEKA Research & Development

Junior Plastics Engineer

DEKA Research & Development  •  Manchester, NH (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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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.

DEKA Research & Development

About DEKA Research & Development

DEKA is one of the leading research and development companies in the country and is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time. For over thirty years, DEKA Research & Development Corp. has made Manchester, New Hampshire home. Located about an hour from Boston, the beach, and the mountains, we are situated in the beautiful and historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings located in downtown Manchester.

DEKA continues to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and cool gizmos reign supreme. The engineers, technicians, machinists, designers and all of the other folks who make up DEKA are some of the most creative and innovative professionals you could ever hope to meet. It's a place where one crazy idea can end up being the next greatest invention. At DEKA we embrace the spirit of innovation and constantly aim to turn the impossible into a reality.

DEKA is filled with people who are driven to be among the best and brightest in their field of work. It’s a concentrated bunch of really smart thinkers, doers and problems solvers, who are driven to using innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology to improve lives. We all see endless possibilities in the power of technology to do good. Employees have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that have a positive, enduring impact on millions of people worldwide. We are growing! We're always seeking passionate individuals to join our growing team of evolved thinkers.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Manchester, NH
Year Founded
1982
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