The Role
Design mechanical components and subsystems for a medical device frame, including a siderail subsystem. Responsibilities include creating engineering drawings and specifications, supporting assembly and development, and conducting verification testing. The engineer will design, build, test, integrate, and manufacture components using injection molding, sheet metal, powder metal, and mechanical mechanisms. This is a full-time, six-month contract requiring five days per week onsite in Portage, Michigan.
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Design Engineer - Contract
DISHER is seeking a Design Engineer to support a 6 month project starting November 1st, 2026. This is a full time, onsite position in Portage, Mi. This role will support designing components and subsystems of a medical device frame and assist with development and verification testing. Engineer must have strong skills in Creo and ability to design, build, test , and manufacture components and subsystems.
Make a positive difference! It’s why we exist. We are always looking for teammates who are eager to use their diverse set of talents with our customers, coworkers, and communities. We want to leave this world better than we found it.
What you will get to do:
- Design siderail subsystem that meets functional, aesthetic, testing and durability requirements
- Various contributions to project regarding design, assembly, development, and verification testing
- Engineering drawings, specifications, etc.
- 5 days a week onsite in Portage MI - 40 hr/wk
What will make you successful:
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or related
- Experienced in Creo
- Experience with designing and manufacturing injection molding, sheet metal, and powder metal components
- Experience with designing and manufacturing mechanisms
- Knowledge of Mechanical design engineering (Design, build, test, system integrate)
- Understanding of mechanical joining, fastening, and assembly
- Stack up analysis experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Creo
- Experience designing and manufacturing injection-molded components
- Experience designing and manufacturing sheet metal components
- Experience designing and manufacturing powder metal components
- Experience designing and manufacturing mechanisms
- Knowledge of mechanical design engineering, including design, build, test, and system integration
- Understanding of mechanical joining, fastening, and assembly
- Experience with stack-up analysis
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The Company
What We Do
DISHER is a professional engineering services and product development company. They provide innovation and design, product development, and manufacturing support services to Fortune 500 companies, suppliers, and independent inventors. Additionally, the company offers staffing and consulting services, helping clients across various industries including medical device, automotive, and aerospace turn ambitious projects into completed realities.
