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Design Engineer II

Disher

Job Location:

Zeeland, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (22 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DISHER is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join our this role youll bring advanced mechanical engineering design and product development expertise to customer projects primarily in the furniture industry taking products from concept through launch. Youll design develop and validate physical products and assemblies and play a key role in shaping technical direction along the youre energized by innovation and new product development youll feel right at home here.

What its like to work here:

Make a positive difference! Its 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. Its not just the innovative projects we work on - its 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 youll 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 knowledge.
Lead design reviews and guide technical decision-making across projects.
Develop and execute validation strategies including testing at certified labs and field validation.
Estimate technical tasks timelines and project scope for customer engagements.
Contribute to and improve internal engineering tools processes and best practices.
Support business development through technical input on proposals and customer discussions.
Mentor entry-level engineers and contribute to developing team capabilities and consulting excellence.
Engage with customers and vendors on-site providing technical leadership and building strong relationships.

What will make you succesful:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5 years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
Furniture industry experience is beneficial but not required.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial adaptable mindset.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping undefined requirements.
Proven experience with CAD software such as Creo and/or Solidworks.
Advanced-level knowledge of design engineering tools such as FMEA and DVP&R.
Strong understanding of engineering materials (plastics metals composites) and manufacturing processes.
Ability to travel to local customer sites is essential; occasional domestic travel.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to document work thoroughly and communicate technical concepts effectively.
Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without restrictions or expirations.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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