Senior Mechanical Engineer

DISHER • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DISHER is currently partnering with a tech startup in the coffee space on their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who genuinely wants to be part of a startup journey. While your core expertise must be deeply rooted in world-class mechanical engineering, spanning CAD design, mechanism design, prototyping, and manufacturing readiness, you will also be a utility player. You must be flexible, willing and eager to dive into diverse technical challenges that may fall outside traditional mechanical engineering (such as light electrical/embedded troubleshooting, automation setup, documentation, or facility and equipment installation).

They are a disruptor at the intersection of coffee/technology/sustainability. They’re getting ready to launch their flagship product that will revolutionize the coffee experience and transform the way people brew coffee at home and in the office. We’re assembling a team of innovators. If you thrive in ambiguity, love solving hard physical problems, and want the excitement and ownership of building a company from the ground up, this is the place for you.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally with exposure to consumer products, appliances or consumer electronics.
• Strong command of modern CAD tools, mechanical design principles, tolerance analysis, material selection, and fabrication methods (machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, injection molding, etc.).
• The "startup DNA" & flexibility and a proven desire to work in a startup environment.
• You are comfortable wearing multiple hats, enjoy learning new technical skills on the fly, and view cross-functional tasks not as a distraction, but as an exciting part of building a business.
• You have a hands-on mindset and are equal parts strategic thinker and builder.
• You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty on the shop floor.
• Must be based in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

Nice To Haves

• light electrical/embedded troubleshooting
• automation setup
• documentation
• facility and equipment installation

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design, optimization, and testing of coffee brewing technology.
• Engineer injection molded plastic parts for mass production.
• Evaluate pre-production samples and determine modifications.
• Work directly with manufacturers.
• Design, build, integrate, and maintain specialized manufacturing and packaging equipment for coffee pods.
• Own the mechanical reliability of custom equipment on our production lines.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and assemble production line equipment using fabrication tools (3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting).
• Conduct rigorous benchtop testing, thermal profiling, and endurance testing to validate designs.
• Work with production workers to determine SOPs and best practices for optimal throughput.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and iterate quickly on prototypes.
• Step outside traditional boundaries to assist with various technical needs across the company, whether troubleshooting automation hardware, setting up manufacturing cell infrastructure, integrating sensors, or supporting electrical/embedded controls.
• Transition designs from prototype to scaled production.
• Design components for manufacturability (DFM), source mechanical parts, collaborate with local and international machine shops/suppliers, and write assembly procedures.
• Roll up your sleeves in our workshop and production area to install equipment, troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns, adjust equipment, and ensure safe, efficient production.
• Adapt rapidly to shifting priorities, ambiguous requirements, and tight timelines.
• Take full ownership of projects from concept to commercial deployment with minimal oversight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed