Senior Mechanical Engineer – Grand Rapids, Michigan
DISHER is currently partnering with a leader in food stabilization in Grand Rapids, MI to fill their Senior Mechanical Engineer position. This role owns the mechanical design of the company's mill technology end-to-end and leads system design from concept through production, working closely with electrical and controls engineering to deliver integrated, reliable capital equipment.
What it's like to work here:
This small machine design company is committed to reducing waste and improving the planet through transforming underused resources into nutritious, profitable materials. They have a strong commitment to their company values: Selflessly Serve, Trail-Blaze, Direct Honesty, Never Settle, Work Hard Play Hard. All team members are driven by their desire to serve others and create a more sustainable way of living.
What you will get to do:
- Lead the mechanical design of custom drying systems in SolidWorks, from concept through production release.
- Serve as the technical owner of the company's mill technology, accountable for all aspects of its mechanical design.
- Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings to production-ready standards.
- Collaborate with electrical and controls engineering to ensure seamless system integration.
- Identify and engage with suppliers for quoting off-the-shelf and custom-designed parts.
- Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including design reviews, risk assessments, and troubleshooting.
- Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements, present solutions, and incorporate feedback.
- Support build, testing, and commissioning activities as needed, including travel to customer or vendor sites.
- Mentor junior mechanical engineers and review their design work for technical soundness and manufacturability.
- Partner with Operations on design-for-manufacture, documentation control, and project schedule commitments within the company's project process.
What will make you successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including design library development, complex assemblies, and surfacing.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering innovative, pragmatic engineering solutions.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience designing custom industrial process systems and machines.
- High emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and executive leadership.
- Experience with machine design, high-speed rotating machinery, and milling / drying operations and / or food processing.
- Solid understanding of control systems and how they integrate with mechanical designs.
- Experience specifying and quoting with suppliers.