Lead Product Design Engineer

DISHER•Holland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DISHER is partnering with an international franchise that provides innovative, automated car care services. The company is growing as it expands globally. The Lead Product Design Engineer works across CAD, project management, prototyping, and research and development, leading engineers and setting technical direction. The role owns product quality and guides products from initial sketches through launch. The company is known for innovative car wash systems and a commitment to improving the customer experience. Its culture is described as friendly, collaborative, and family-oriented, with an emphasis on work-life balance, employee relationships, teamwork, and continuous innovation. Ownership is highly involved and encourages new ideas.

Requirements

Approximately 5 or more years of engineering experience, including product design and development.
Experience with CAD and SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault.
Experience with pumps, pneumatics, plumbing, fluid systems, fluid routing, or related mechanical systems.
Experience taking products through design, prototyping, testing, data analysis, and refinement.
Creative, innovative, and collaborative approach, with the ability to communicate and manage effectively at all organizational levels and with stakeholders.
Strong project ownership and team leadership skills.
Adaptability to changing priorities and direct ownership involvement.
Technical savvy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
1–2 or more years of supervisory or people-management experience preferred.
Experience with database systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead product development involving fluid systems, pumps, pneumatics, plumbing, and fluid routing.
Manage projects from initial design through building, testing, analysis, and final implementation.
Provide engineering guidance to team members to keep projects moving forward.
Work with the on-site R&D lab to test and refine products.
Oversee design iterations and project completion.
Lead a product category by generating innovation ideas, directing projects, and overseeing category engineers, including staffing needs and periodic evaluations.
Research new technologies that may affect product design.
Work with suppliers to ensure design materials meet industry standards.
Lead and develop direct reports; the posting does not specify the number.
Communicate project changes and maintain team alignment.