Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.

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