Design Engineer - Contract

DISHER; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer to support a 6 month project starting November 1st, 2026, onsite in Portage, MI. The role focuses on designing components and subsystems of a medical device frame, with development and verification testing, using Creo for design, build, test, and manufacture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, strong Creo skills, and experience with injection molding, sheet metal, and powder metal components, plus assembly and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong Creo design and CAD skills.
• Experience with injection molding, sheet metal, and powder metal parts.
• Experience designing and manufacturing mechanisms.
• Knowledge of mechanical design engineering (design, build, test, system integration).
• Understanding of mechanical joining, fastening and assembly.
• Stack up analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Design siderail subsystem meeting functional, aesthetic, testing and durability requirements.
• Contribute to design, assembly, development and verification testing.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications.

Skills

Design thinking

Mechanical design

Testing

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Injection molding

Sheet metal

Powder metal

Job description

Design Engineer - Contract

DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer to support a 6 month project starting November 1st, 2026. This is a full time, onsite position in Portage, Mi. This role will support designing components and subsystems of a medical device frame and assist with development and verification testing. Engineer must have strong skills in Creo and ability to design, build, test , and manufacture components and subsystems.

Make a positive difference! It’s why we exist. We are always looking for teammates who are eager to use their diverse set of talents with our customers, coworkers, and communities. We want to leave this world better than we found it.

What you will get to do:

• Design siderail subsystem that meets functional, aesthetic, testing and durability requirements
• Various contributions to project regarding design, assembly, development, and verification testing
• Engineering drawings, specifications, etc.
• 5 days a week onsite in Portage MI - 40 hr/wk

What will make you successful:

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or related
• Experienced in Creo
• Experience with designing and manufacturing injection molding, sheet metal, and powder metal components
• Experience with designing and manufacturing mechanisms
• Knowledge of Mechanical design engineering (Design, build, test, system integrate)
• Understanding of mechanical joining, fastening, and assembly
• Stack up analysis experience