DISHER
industrial market
DesignEngineeringManager
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“Design Engineering Manager at DISHER. Skills: Design Engineering, Product Development, Team Leadership. Lead and control engineering projects. Provide hands-on design leadership”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure accountability for results across the team; ensure all engineering work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with company objectives; ensure successful product launch
Industry & Context.
technical judgment; problem-solving support; analytical; quickly identify and correct issues; Makes fast, thoughtful, and decisive decisions; Makes independent decisions; takes calculated risks with confidence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, 10+ years of team management experience with proven success, Proven ability to lead projects from concept through production, design experience, SolidWorks, machine design, Knowledge of machining and metal forming processes, organizational, technical, and decision-making skills, Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
ERP Epicor preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead and control engineering projects
Provide hands-on design leadership
Drive new product development
Drive product improvement
Drive customer-specific engineering projects
Review designs for accuracy
Ensure clean handoffs to Production
Maintain accuracy of 3D models
Identify product performance issues
Drive corrective action
Build design engineering team
Lead design engineering team
Coach design engineering team
Create engineering processes
Maintain engineering standards
Maintain documentation
Create training materials
Maintain training materials
Collaborate with President
Collaborate with Sales
Collaborate with Marketing
Collaborate with Production
Stay aware of industry trends
Stay aware of technologies
Stay aware of design improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the President, Sales, Marketing, and Production teams
Communication Scope
Clear written and verbal communication skills; Communicates clearly, directly, and factually
Process & Methodology
disciplined project management, project management, Manage multiple priorities, Manage multiple projects effectively
Full Job Description
## Description Design Engineering Manager - Grand Rapids, MI DISHER is currently partnering with a world leader in the design and manufacture of fluid application systems for the industrial market. Their main focus areas are machining lubrication, stamping and metal forming lubrication, precision fluid dispensing, and fluid mixing and supply. The company serves a global industrial client base and works to improve process efficiency and sustainability by helping manufacturers reduce fluid consumption, optimize tool performance, and eliminate excess waste. The Design Engineering Manager leads, inspires, and manages the design engineering team, with responsibility for new product development, product improvements, and support of OEM and large end-user projects. What it's like to work here: This hands-on leader drives engineering projects from concept through production. The role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined project management, and the ability to make timely, well-reasoned decisions while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, cost, and performance. In addition to team leadership, the Design Engineering Manager contributes directly to design work and ensures accountability for results across the team. This position demands an analytical, detail oriented, and results-driven leader who can manage multiple priorities, quickly identify and correct issues, set clear expectations, and ensure all engineering work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with company objectives. ## What you will get to do Lead and control engineering projects from concept through production. Provide hands-on design leadership, technical direction, and problem-solving support. Drive new product development, product improvement, and customer-specific engineering projects. Maintain the appropriate engineering focus across: 30% revolutionary product development 30% iterative product improvement 40% OEM and large end-user projects Establish clear work pl
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