Senior Mechanical Engineer

disher · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · onsite

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.