Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions:
- How big is D&K?
- How old is D&K?
- What type of services do you provide?
- What markets do you serve?
- What type of organizations does D&K typically work with?
- What type of R&D tools and equipment do you have?
Project Questions:
- What is a typical size and duration of a project for D&K?
- What is your minimum size project?
- Do you co-develop with clients or engage strictly on a turnkey basis?
- How do you handle projects in which you are not geographically in close proximity?
- Do you work on-site at client's office or off-site?
- What stage of the product lifecycle do you start your engagement?
- Do you always manufacture the products you design?
- Is the facility ISO registered?
Business Questions:
- How does D&K structure its contracts financially?
- What are D&K's labor rates?
- What are the steps to engaging with D&K?
- How long does it take to obtain a quote?
- How quickly can you start?
General Questions:
- How big is D&K?
D&K Engineering has 150 employees in San Diego and 450 employees worldwide which includes Encus International and its subsidiary, DKE Precision, in Singapore and China.
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D&K Engineering has been in business since 1999.
[back to top] - What type of services do you provide?
D&K Engineering delivers full turnkey development and manufacturing services as well as focused projects to address a specific client need anywhere along the product life cycle. Typical services include: Turnkey Design and Manufacturing, Design and Prototyping, Concept and Analysis, Commercialization and Manufacturing, Value Engineering and Contract Manufacturing.
[back to top] - What markets do you serve?
D&K Engineering has developed special market-leading expertise in printing, military/government, medical/life sciences, commercial, consumer, industrial, and renewable energy and sectors.
[back to top] - What type of organizations does D&K typically work with?
D&K Engineering has become a trusted partner for organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations both in the commercial and government sectors.
[back to top] - What type of R&D tools and equipment do you have?
D&K Engineering uses the latest R&D tools and equipment available. For detailed information, go to our Capabilities section on our website.
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Project Questions:
- What is a typical size and duration of a project for D&K?
Projects range in size from a couple of resources engaged for a few months to 30+ resources engaged in long term multi-year strategic relationships.
[back to top] - What is your minimum size project?
Although there is no minimum size project we would consider, we typically do not engage on one-off projects that are less than $30k. Smaller projects would be considered in context of longer term relationships with organizations with on-going potential opportunities.
[back to top] - Do you co-develop with clients or engage strictly on a turnkey basis?
Depending on the preference of our clients, in some cases we co-develop products and join/augment our client’s team for specific efforts whereas in other cases D&K is held entirely accountable and responsible for a turnkey development and manufacturing solution.
[back to top] - How do you handle projects in which you are not geographically in close proximity?
D&K Engineering works with partners, vendors and clients on a global basis. Project kickoffs are in-person either at D&K or the client’s facility. Each client project or manufacturing effort is assigned a program manager who serves as a single point of contact for that project. This program manager is responsible for providing regular updates (usually bi-weekly) to the client regarding program status as it pertains to technical status, schedule and budget. These updates usually take the form of on-line meetings or phone conferences, followed by written reports to document status and any decisions made. It is suggested that all major design reviews are conducted face-to-face.
[back to top] - Do you work on-site at client’s office or off-site?
Most of D&K’s development work is done at D&K's engineering facilities either in San Diego and/or Singapore. Occasionally work is conducted on-site at client’s facility when required by the client.
[back to top] - What stage of the product lifecycle do you start your engagement?
D&K Engineering can engage with organizations at any point in the product development process.
[back to top] - Do you always manufacture the products you design?
No. Clients can utilize D&K’s capabilities on an ‘a-la-carte’ basis and initiate work with D&K anywhere throughout the product development cycle.
[back to top] - Is the facility ISO registered?
Yes. D&K maintains the following Quality Certifications:- ISO9000 Standard for Quality Management
- AS9100 Standard for Aerospace Quality Management
- ISO13485 Management System, Design and Manufacture of Medical Devices
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Business Questions:
- How does D&K structure its contracts financially?
Projects are normally structured on a Time and materials (T&M) or a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. For projects (on a selective basis) that include both engineering and manufacturing, T&M NRE rates can be reduced with the balance of costs amortized in manufacturing or offset with royalty fees.
[back to top] - What are D&K’s labor rates?
D&K Engineering’s rates are based on the scope of the project and level of work that is required for a specific endeavor. Please contact D&K Engineering directory for project inquiries and more details regarding our pricing structure.
[back to top] - What are the steps to engaging with D&K?
- Mutual NDA’s are put in place
- Client sends D&K a written statement of work
- Face-to-face meetings take place between D&K and potential clients to fully understand the scope of the project and ensure D&K is a good fit for the project (How to select an outsourced partner)
- A Proposal/Quotation is prepared by D&K
- Both parties agree on Terms and Conditions
- Client issues D&K a Purchase Order
- D&K accepts PO and begins work
- How long does it take to obtain a quote?
Depending on the scope and complexity of the project, quotes can be generated within a few days to a few weeks.
[back to top] - How quickly can you start?
Depending on the scope of the project, work can begin within a few days to a few weeks.
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