Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer II - Lean & Projects

DISHER Corp.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to partner with customers on manufacturing and project-based work. You will communicate with customers, lead projects, and provide engineering solutions on the shop floor.

You will work with a diverse range of industries, support lean initiatives, and manage scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver results. Join a supportive team that fosters growth and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a similar degree.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Lean manufacturing familiarity, including value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, and kaizen/continuous improvement facilitation to drive waste reduction and improved process flow
• Strong communication skills to update and build rapport with customers
• Six Sigma training or certification (Green Belt or higher) with hands-on DMAIC problem solving and SPC

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent engineering solutions and go above and beyond for customers
• Communicate with customers on project updates, conception, cleanups, and progress
• Assist customers with manufacturing or project-based engineering work
• Ensure timeline, budget, and scope are followed for each project
• Explore different parts of the engineering within projects
• Lead projects and project teams in creating solutions for customer issues
• Customize your growth path and work with a coach to develop a 5 and 10-year plan including relevant trainings, certifications, and opportunities
• Participate in DISHER internal project teams

Skills

Project management

Customer communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

DMAIC problem solving

Statistical process control

Process improvement

Capital projects

Hands-on manufacturing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/manufacturing

Tools

Job description

DISHER is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to partner with customers on manufacturing and project-based work. You will communicate with customers, lead projects, and provide engineering solutions on the shop floor.

You will work with a diverse range of industries, support lean initiatives, and manage scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver results. Join a supportive team that fosters growth and hands-on learning.