Design Engineer II — Mechanical Product Innovator

DISHER Corp.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team in Michigan. You will bring advanced mechanical design and product development expertise to customer projects, from concept through launch, primarily for furniture-related applications.

You will design, develop, and validate assemblies, lead technical direction, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of mechanical design experience, proficiency in Creo

Qualifications

• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to support full product development.
• Lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical assemblies and product systems, including CAD modeling, tolerance and fit analysis, 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 contribute to developing team capabilities and consulting excellence.
• Engage with customers and vendors on-site, providing technical leadership and building strong relationships.
• Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without restrictions or expirations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to support full product development.
• Lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical assemblies and product systems, including CAD modeling, tolerance and fit analysis, 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 contribute to developing team capabilities and consulting excellence.
• Engage with customers and vendors on-site, providing technical leadership and building strong relationships.
• Travel to local customer sites as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Design reviews

CAD modeling

Tolerance analysis

Strength calculations

Prototyping

Mathematical modeling

FMEA

DVP&R

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Requirements analysis

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 bring advanced mechanical design and product development expertise to customer projects, from concept through launch, primarily for furniture-related applications.

You will design, develop, and validate assemblies, lead technical direction, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of mechanical design experience, proficiency in Creo