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Lead Product Design Engineer

RemoteOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 18 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • CAD
  • SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault
  • fluid systems
  • pumps
  • pneumatics
  • plumbing
  • fluid routing
  • mechanical systems
  • prototyping
  • data analysis

Nice to have

  • supervisory experience
  • people-management experience
  • database systems

Role summary

DISHER is seeking a Lead Product Design Engineer for an international car care services franchise experiencing rapid growth. This role involves CAD, project management, prototyping, and R&D, leading a team of engineers to set technical direction, mentor, and ensure quality from concept to launch. Responsibilities include leading product development for fluid systems, pumps, pneumatics, and plumbing, managing projects through all phases, and overseeing category engineers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of product design experience, proficiency in CAD and SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault, and experience with fluid systems and mechanical components. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of supervisory experience. The company fosters a collaborative, family-oriented culture with a focus on innovation and work-life balance.

Lead Product Design Engineer – Holland, Michigan

DISHER is currently partnering with an international franchise providing innovative and automated car care services. The company is experiencing rapid growth year after year as they expand to serve their clients on a global level. As the Lead Product Design Engineer, you will be involved with CAD, project management, prototyping, and research and development. You will lead a team of engineers, setting technical direction, mentoring, and owning quality while guiding products from sketch to launch.

What it's like to work here: The company is known for its innovative car wash systems, recognizable brand, and commitment to continuously improving the customer experience. Despite its growth, the company maintains a friendly, collaborative, family-oriented culture that values work-life balance, employee relationships, and teamwork. Ownership is highly involved and encourages new ideas and continuous innovation, creating an environment where employees can make a meaningful impact.

What you will get to do:

  • Lead product development involving fluid systems, pumps, pneumatics, plumbing, and fluid routing.
  • Manage projects from initial design through building, testing, analysis, and final implementation.
  • Provide engineering guidance to fellow team members to keep projects moving forward.
  • Work with the on-site R&D lab to test and refine products.
  • Oversee design iterations and project completion.
  • Lead product category by providing ideas for innovation, directing projects, and overseeing category engineers including staffing needs and periodical evaluations.
  • Conduct research on new technologies that may impact the design of the product
  • Work with suppliers to ensure that all materials used in the design meet industry standards
  • Lead and develop approximately direct reports.
  • Communicate project changes and maintain team alignment.

    • What will make you successful:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
  • Experienced in CAD and SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault.
  • Approximately 5+ years of engineering experience, including product design and development.
  • Experience with pumps, pneumatics, plumbing, fluid systems, fluid routing, or related mechanical systems.
  • Experience taking products through design, prototyping, testing, data analysis, and refinement.
  • 1-2+ years of supervisory or people-management experience preferred.
  • Creative, innovative and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders.
  • Strong project ownership, and team leadership skills.
  • Must be adaptable to changing priorities and direct ownership involvement.
  • Technical savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office; experience within database systems a plus.
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