Mechanical Engineer I

Disher; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Zeeland, Michigan to design and develop products for diverse customers. You will work on new product design, automation equipment, and industrial equipment, using CAD tools to create robust solutions and document designs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and travel to local customer sites as needed to support projects. A strong problem-solving mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant engineering and design experience.
• Experience in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, NX, or Inventor.
• Experience with complex conceptual design vs. simple complete designs.
• Willingness to travel to local customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and guide technical decisions across projects.
• Design, prototype, test, and document mechanical designs for new product development.
• Engage with customers and vendors on-site, providing technical leadership.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and contribute to team development.
• Support business development through technical input on proposals and discussions.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Zeeland, Michigan

DISHER is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer with design experience, preferably in SolidWorks, NX, or Inventor. As part of the team, you will get to partner with a variety of customers on design projects, including new product design and launch, automation equipment design, and industrial equipment design. You will work directly on customer projects and collaborate cross-functionally with various teams. We are looking for someone who is energized by innovation and problem-solving.

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.

Enjoy coming to work! 98% of our team say DISHER is a great place to work. It’s not just the innovative projects we work on— it’s the way we care about each other and cheer each other on. Our positive culture can be seen in our surprise nerf gun attacks, sports teams and hobby groups, Friday all-team lunches, and community projects.

Grow with us! Your personal development matters to us. We have a growing team of diverse skill sets, passions, and capabilities who like to share their knowledge through mentoring, subject matter communities, DISHER University classes, and collaborative projects.

• Work on a variety ofequipmentand other design engineering projects.

• Designautomationequipmentand sellable industrial (non-automation) equipment.

• Occasionally support equipment troubleshooting and improvements.

• Design, prototype, test, and document mechanical designs for new product development.

• Engage with customers and vendors on-site, providing technical leadership and building strong relationships.

• Lead design reviews and guide technical decision-making across projects.

• 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.

• Participate in DISHER internal projects and stewardship teams.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 5 - 10years of relevant engineering and design experience.

• Experience in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, NX, or Inventor.

• Experience with complicated conceptual designsvs. simple complete designs.

• Familiarity with systems and subsystems.

• Openness to trying new things, failing fast, and an excitement for designing new things.

• Strong problem-solving skills and comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping undefined requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to document work thoroughly and communicate technical concepts effectively.

• Ability to interpretandanticipatecustomer needsand think of the bigger picture.

• Independent worker withthe understanding of when to ask for help.

• Ability to travel to local customer sites is essential; occasional domestic travel.

• Must have the current and continuing right to workin the United States of Americawithout restrictions orexpirations.