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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.
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.
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- Source: Disher's official careers site · still listed there on 12 Nov 2026
- Posted 27 Aug 2026
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What will make you successful: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited university; Minimum of 10 years of experience designing custom industrial process systems and machines
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