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$79K - $98K/yr

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 ...

Sustaining Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Sustaining EngineerDEMA 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 ...

Sustaining Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

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 ...

Sustaining Engineer

Kirkwood, MO · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

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 ...

Sustaining Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$75 - $110/hr

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for supporting existing HVAC products, ensuring their long-term performance, quality, and manufacturability. This role provides daily engineering support to ...

Sustaining Engineer

Southampton, PA · On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for supporting the ongoing performance, compliance, and lifecycle management of released products. This role ensures that existing products remain safe ...

Sustaining Engineer

Southampton, PA · On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

Description The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for supporting the ongoing performance, compliance, and lifecycle management of released products. This role ensures that existing products remain ...

Sustaining Engineer

Southampton, PA · On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for supporting the ongoing performance, compliance, and lifecycle management of released products. This role ensures that existing products remain safe ...

Sustaining Engineer

Bow, NH · On-site

$92K - $113K/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Lead and execute sustaining engineering projects of moderate to high complexity, including cost-reduction, quality improvement, and manufacturability ...

Sustaining Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$117 - $143/hr

Summary The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the ongoing support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Cryoport's existing products, systems, and accessories. This role ensures products ...

Sustaining Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$90 - $105/hr

Title Sustaining Engineer Company Summary Join a team that is redefining what's possible in cardiovascular treatment. At Jupiter Endovascular, we're revolutionizing catheter-based therapies by ...

Sustaining Engineer

Meadville, PA · On-site

$81K - $99K/yr

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sustaining Engineer to join our dynamic team in the plastic manufacturing industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ...

Sustaining Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$112K - $137K/yr

Title: Sustaining Engineer Company Summary: Join a team that's redefining what's possible in cardiovascular treatment. At Jupiter Endovascular, we're revolutionizing catheter-based therapies by ...

Sustaining Engineer

Menlo Park, CA

$107K - $132K/yr

Title: Sustaining Engineer Company Summary: Join a team that's redefining what's possible in cardiovascular treatment. At Jupiter Endovascular, we're revolutionizing catheter-based therapies by ...

Sustaining Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$117 - $143/hr

Summary**The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the ongoing support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Cryoport ís existing products, systems, and accessories. This role ensures ...

Sustaining Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$107K - $132K/yr

Title: Sustaining Engineer Company Summary: Join a team that's redefining what's possible in cardiovascular treatment. At Jupiter Endovascular, we're revolutionizing catheter-based therapies by ...

Sustaining Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

Summary The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the ongoing support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Cryoport ís existing products, systems, and accessories. This role ensures products ...

Sustaining Engineer

Irvine, CA

$98K - $120K/yr

Summary The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the ongoing support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Cryoport is existing products, systems, and accessories. This role ensures products ...

Sustaining Engineer

Norcross, GA · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sustaining Engineer with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to join our team in Atlanta. This role is critical to ensuring the manufacturability ...

Sustaining Engineer

Hamilton, OH

$85K - $104K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer provides frontline engineering support for a diverse line of fluid transfer products manufactured in the Hamilton, Ohio facility. This role will collaborate with multiple ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for sustaining engineer in the United States is $103,684.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sustaining Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving existing products or systems by addressing defects, enhancing performance, and ensuring long-term reliability. They work closely with manufacturing, quality, and support teams to troubleshoot issues, implement design changes, and support product lifecycle management. Their role is crucial in minimizing downtime, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring customer satisfaction by resolving technical challenges in released products.

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Sustaining Engineers are primarily responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues in existing products, processes, or systems to ensure continued performance and reliability. Their day-to-day tasks often include investigating customer complaints, implementing engineering changes, coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams, and supporting root cause analysis of field failures. Sustaining Engineers also work closely with design, production, and customer support teams, ensuring that corrective actions are effectively communicated and implemented. This role provides exposure to a variety of technical challenges and cross-functional collaboration, making each day dynamic and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sustaining engineer?

To thrive as a Sustaining Engineer, you need strong problem-solving abilities, a background in engineering (often with a bachelor's degree), and practical experience in troubleshooting and maintaining products or systems. Familiarity with root cause analysis tools, quality management systems, and industry-specific software (such as CAD or PLM tools) is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are vital soft skills for quickly addressing issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure quick and effective resolution of technical issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining high product reliability.

What does a sustaining engineer do?

A sustaining engineer is responsible for maintaining, improving, and supporting existing products or systems after their initial development. They analyze field issues, implement design changes, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and performance, often using tools like CAD and data analysis software. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of engineering principles to extend product lifecycle and customer satisfaction.

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DEMA Engineering
Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees

$79K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

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 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

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.