Design Engineer - Contract
Disher
Portage, MI · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
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