Jobs at DISHER Engineering

Lead and develop a manufacturing engineering team responsible for engineering standards, capital project execution, automation and controls oversight, process improvements using Lean principles, equipment and facility expansion, compliance with food safety/regulatory requirements, and engineering budget management.

Lead a cross-functional product development and program management team through PDP from concept to post-launch review. Manage project portfolio, resources, KPIs, risk escalation, supplier and customer interactions, continuous improvement, and mentor the Program Management team.

Design and release industrial saw equipment: create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks, maintain BOMs, size/select components, review drawings, troubleshoot with manufacturing, and produce equipment manuals.

Improve and support production of linear motion products by refining workflows and layouts, designing/installing/testing equipment, driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting root causes, analyzing production metrics, ensuring safety and quality, supporting new product introductions, and maintaining technical documentation while collaborating cross-functionally.

Lead and mentor procurement team across selection, bidding, purchasing, fulfillment, shipping, installation, and servicing. Build processes, manage budgets, produce proposals and specifications, coordinate logistics, support sales growth, and maintain inventory and vendor relationships.

Manage purchasing, vendor sourcing and evaluations, inventory control, receiving and inspections, order reconciliation, shipping/packing, and production scheduling to ensure uninterrupted production, cost control, and on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement and vendor relationships.

Support sales operations from prospecting through order entry and quoting, create graphic social media and content to drive leads, coordinate client-technical meetings and tradeshows, generate and follow up on RFQs with 24-hour turnaround, track KPIs for online engagement and conversion, and maintain customer relationships to grow sales. Travel: 5-10%.

Manage full-cycle biweekly payroll and accounts payable, perform reconciliations and journal entries, maintain payroll systems and benefit reconciliations, support month-/year-end close, vendor payments, fixed asset records, and continuous process improvements.

Serve as the onsite technical liaison between customer teams and offshore engineering: gather requirements, translate design changes, review drawings, support fabrication/testing, manage schedules, trackers, and cross-team communication to ensure production-ready deliverables.

Plan and implement configuration and data management processes. Manage Teamcenter as the system of record for engineering documents, product structures/BOMs, revisions, PLC software, and simulation data. Coordinate engineering documentation, assess change impacts on product structures and downstream manufacturing, and support product configuration and variant management.

Short-term (2-3 month) contract Controls Engineer / CMM Programmer to support equipment integration in Hammond, IN. Work cross-functionally to bring in new equipment, set up, test, validate, and troubleshoot PLC controls (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix). Atlas Copco 4000 / PF8 controller experience is a plus.

Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes (including Haas VF6) to produce parts to specification; read blueprints and CAD models; select tooling; perform quality checks with precision instruments; maintain and troubleshoot equipment; fabricate and assemble mechanical and automation components; operate material handling equipment; follow safety protocols and train/mentor team members.

Develop PCBA and PCB schematics/layout using Altium, program MCUs with J-Flash, and perform EMC, signal integrity, and UL product safety testing to prepare medical products for launch. Onsite contract in Portage, MI for 12 months; 2-4 years experience required.

Design and produce machine, mechanism, and tooling designs for automation cells using SolidWorks and DraftSight. Prepare manufacturing drawing packages, collaborate with controls engineers and integrators, develop EOAT and predictive maintenance solutions, support legacy cells, mentor junior designers, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Support a customer remotely for six months performing CAE work on EV drivetrains using ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical. Perform structural analysis under internal and external loads, linear static analysis, and nonlinear contact analyses (large components, limit loads, slip, bolt integrity).

Design, develop, and implement electrical control systems and PLC/HMI software for automated production cells. Support installation, startup, and production, develop contingency and risk assessments, interface with MES and torque tool systems, and deploy robotics, vision, and servo-driven automation. Travel across North America up to 50%.

Lead design, implementation, installation, and support of robotic automation cells. Provide mechanical/electrical design input, program and troubleshoot Fanuc and UR robots, manage small projects and integrators, train plant personnel, develop KPIs, and create contingency and recovery plans. Travel across North America up to 50%.

Coordinate and schedule service technicians, track appointment status, resolve scheduling conflicts, maintain service records, allocate staff and equipment, and provide excellent customer service to ensure timely commercial door installation and service.

Design, develop, test, and improve electrical and control systems for chillers. Create schematics, PLC/HMI code, panels, BOMs, and manufacturing docs. Support UL certification, perform DFMEA and risk assessments, commission and troubleshoot systems, and collaborate across mechanical, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

Lead capital equipment, facilities, shutdown, relocation, and continuous improvement projects. Plan and coordinate schedules, budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams; track milestones, manage risks, perform cost analyses, and apply engineering/quality tools to ensure GMP-compliant manufacturing implementations.