Product Engineer

Disher • Zeeland, MI

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This role blends creativity with technical expertise to turn ideas into manufacturable solutions within the building products industry. If you are a hands-on problem solver who is eager to transform concepts into reality, this role is for you. This is a family-oriented company with a people-first culture that values tenure and work-life balance. Located in beautiful West Michigan, they offer flexibility when life happens and celebrate wins together. You'll know your coworkers, see your products come to life, and have real ownership over your work.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 3-5+ years in new product development; residential door, window, glass, IG, and/or building materials background STRONGLY preferred.
• SolidWorks/CAD proficiency (able to execute drawings when needed, not just direct); DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, cost estimating; stage-gate process experience; basic Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to take a concept from idea through prototyping, testing, and production launch; broad engineering principles with hands-on problem solving skills and curiosity
• Effective communication and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks independently.
• Cross functional teamwork with design, program management, finance, and manufacturing; able to delegate, hold others accountable, and communicate technical direction clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with injection molding, extrusion, and plastics; familiarity with wood, metal, and general residential fenestration materials; basic understanding of electrical systems a plus
• Oracle or ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply new technologies to develop products that solve customer needs.
• Take a concept from idea phase through to production launch.
• Develop and execute testing plans for novel concepts.
• Apply tools like DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, Cost Estimates, and work within a stage-gate process.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, cost, and timing deliverables.
• Embrace the iterative nature of R&D, knowing when to pause or persevere.
• Develop and run test plans for novel concepts; manage priorities and multiple tasks independently with strong time management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level