Design Engineer II - Furniture Product Development

DISHER; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team in Michigan. You will drive advanced mechanical design and product development from concept through launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers on challenging furniture-related projects.

You will design, prototype, test, and document mechanical designs, applying FMEA, DVP&R, and robust manufacturing knowledge to ensure successful product outcomes. Travel to local sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• : 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• : CAD software like Creo and SolidWorks experience.
• : Knowledge of FMEA and DVP&R.
• : Ability to travel to local customer sites; occasional domestic travel.
• : Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• : Right to work in the United States without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to support full product development.
• Lead design, development, and validation of mechanical assemblies and product systems, including CAD modeling and strength calculations.
• Design, prototype, test, and document mechanical designs for new product development.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles such as mathematical modeling, FMEA, DVP&R, and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Lead design reviews and guide technical decision-making across projects.
• Develop and execute validation strategies, including testing at certified labs and field validation.
• Estimate technical tasks, timelines, and project scope for customer engagements.
• Contribute to and improve internal engineering tools, processes, and best practices.
• Support business development through technical input on proposals and customer discussions.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and develop team capabilities and consulting excellence.
• Engage with customers and vendors on-site, providing technical leadership and building strong relationships.

Skills

Creo

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Product development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team in Michigan. You will drive advanced mechanical design and product development from concept through launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers on challenging furniture-related projects.

You will design, prototype, test, and document mechanical designs, applying FMEA, DVP&R, and robust manufacturing knowledge to ensure successful product outcomes. Travel to local sites is required as needed.