Design Engineer II

Disher•Kalamazoo, MI

10d

About The Position

DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer to bring advanced mechanical engineering design and product development expertise to customer projects, primarily in the furniture industry. The role involves taking products from concept through launch, designing, developing, and validating physical products and assemblies, and helping shape technical direction. The position is suited to someone energized by innovation and new product development. The role works across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams and includes technical leadership on customer projects. The engineer also contributes to business development, internal engineering practices, team development, and customer and vendor relationships. Local customer-site travel is essential, with occasional domestic travel. DISHER describes its culture as focused on making a positive difference, enjoying work, and supporting personal development through mentoring, subject matter communities, collaborative project work, team activities, and community projects. The company notes that AI tools may assist parts of its hiring process, while final decisions are made by humans.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial, adaptable mindset.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating in ambiguity and shaping undefined requirements.
Proven experience with CAD software such as Creo and/or SolidWorks.
Advanced-level knowledge of design engineering tools such as FMEA and DVP&R.
Strong understanding of engineering materials, including plastics, metals, and composites, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to travel to local customer sites; occasional domestic travel.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to document work thoroughly and communicate technical concepts effectively.
Current and continuing right to work in the United States 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, including 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.