Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for Product Development

DISHER Corp.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer in the United States to join our team. You will apply advanced mechanical engineering design and product development experience to create and validate physical products and assemblies, guiding technical direction from concept through launch.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while traveling to local customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willing to travel domestically.

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 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 know-how.
• 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.

Skills

Creo

SolidWorks

FMEA

DVP&R

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Travel domestically

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer in the United States to join our team. You will apply advanced mechanical engineering design and product development experience to create and validate physical products and assemblies, guiding technical direction from concept through launch.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while traveling to local customer sites as needed.