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.

• Degree in Plastics Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering
• 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 DEKAs 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.