What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustaining Engineer position at DEMA Engineering?
Sustaining Engineer
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 fast-paced 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 (preferred)
- 3–5 years of experience in sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or a related role
- 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
If you're a resourceful engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and making products better every day, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today to join the DEMA Engineering Co. team.
DEMA Engineering Co., is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer