DISHER

Product Development

ProductDevelopmentEngineer

Zeeland, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Product Development Engineer at DISHER. Skills: mechanical engineering design, product development, CAD modeling, validation strategies. Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams. Lead design, development, and validation of mechanical assemblies”

What You'll Achieve.

shaping technical direction from concept through launch; shaping undefined requirements

Industry & Context.

Product Development
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; comfortable operating in ambiguity; shaping undefined requirements

Eligibility Requirements

occasional domestic travel, Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without restrictions or expirations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 7+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development, CAD software such as Creo and/or Solidworks, design engineering tools such as FMEA and DVP&R, engineering materials (plastics, metals, composites), manufacturing processes, Ability to travel to local customer sites is occasional domestic travel, Excellent communication skills, ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams, Ability to document work thoroughly, communicate technical concepts effectively, Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without restrictions or expirations

Nice to Have

Self-starter with an entrepreneurial, adaptable mindset, problem-solving skills and comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping undefined requirements

What You'll Do.

Collaborate across mechanical

and manufacturing teams

and validation of mechanical assemblies

and document mechanical designs

Apply mechanical engineering principles

guide technical decision-making

Develop and execute validation strategies

Estimate technical tasks

Contribute to and improve internal engineering tools

Support business development through technical input

Mentor entry-level engineers

Engage with customers and vendors on-site

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams; Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams; work directly with customers and cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; communicate technical concepts effectively

Process & Methodology

Estimate technical tasks, timelines, and project scope

Full Job Description

## Description DISHER is currently seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will bring advanced experience in mechanical engineering design and product development, designing, developing, and validating physical products and assemblies, and shaping technical direction from concept through launch. You will work directly on customer projects and collaborate cross-functionally with various teams. We are looking for someone that is energized by innovation and new product development.   What It's Like to Work Here:   Make a positive difference! It's why we exist. We are always looking for teammates who are eager to use their diverse set of talents with our customers, coworkers, and communities. We want to leave the world better than we found it.    Enjoy coming to work! 98% of our team says DISHER is a great place to work. It's not just the innovative projects we work on - it's the way we care about each other and cheer each other on. Our positive culture can be seen in our Subject Matter Communities, sport and hobby groups, Friday all-team lunches, and community projects.   Grow with us! Your personal development matters to us. We have a growing team of diverse skill sets, passions, and capabilities who like to share their knowledge through mentoring, subject matter communities, and collaborative project work.  ## What you will get to do 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 such as mathematical modeling, FMEA, DVP&R, and manufacturing process knowlede. Lead design reviews and guide technical decision-making across projects. Develop and execute validation strategies, including test

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