Mechanical Engineer
Company: DEKA Research & Development
Location: Manchester
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, is
looking for an experienced mechanical design engineer to
participate in the development of innovative medical devices. They
will work as part of a team driving products through their
lifecycle including concept generation, prototyping, component and
assembly development, testing, and associated documentation. The
candidate is expected to be very self-sufficient in handling
multiple sub-assembly designs simultaneously, requiring a very low
level of guidance. The candidate must have excellent problem
solving and analytical skills and be able to learn quickly in a
dynamic, fast-paced environment. How you will make an impact:
Generate creative solutions to design problems and demonstrate
their viability considering factors such as risk, reliability,
manufacturability, serviceability, weight and cost Transition
concepts into products using 3D CAD Solid Modeling, defining
requirements, selecting materials and processes, interacting with
suppliers and manufacturers, and documenting the development
process Troubleshoot design failure modes to root cause and develop
quick, effective solutions Coordinate with others in a
multi-disciplinary team environment including electrical, software,
industrial design, and controls Evaluate designs through prototype
testing and requirement verification Technical review and approval
for all mechanical component and assembly designs, analysis, and
testing Set an excellent example of mechanical engineering
practices and provide a level of mentorship to less knowledgeable
engineers. To be successful in this role you will need to following
skills and experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or
Manufacturing Engineering Minimum of 5 years’ experience with
mechanical design for manufacturability in a high precision/high
volume manufacturing environment (medical preferred) 1 years’
experience with electro-mechanical devices with embedded software
preferred Familiarity with: Plastic injection molding required Die
casting preferred Metal injection molding a plus Exposure to
process validation and mold qualifications Organizational and
coordination skills with a detail-oriented mindset and ability to
juggle multiple activities High energy, drive, commitment,
self-initiative, and perseverance to drive projects forward to
completion Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with
the desire to work in a collaborative environment Ability to
communicate technically with a variety of engineering disciplines
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 and 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.
Keywords: DEKA Research & Development, Westfield , Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Manchester, Massachusetts
