Senior Product Engineer

Senior Product Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI DISHER is partnering with an innovative, employee-owned manufacturer and distributor to find a Senior Product Engineer to join their team.

This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that’s leading the way in fastening innovation for residential, light commercial, and industrial construction.

As a senior engineer, you will apply deep expertise in product development, design for manufacturing, and quality assurance while driving advanced innovation initiatives.

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are market-ready and aligned with customer expectations.

In addition, you’ll play a key role in mentoring a small team of engineers, guiding them in the development of high-quality, industry-compliant products that enhance brand reputation and deliver meaningful value.

What it's like to work here: For nearly 60 years, this company has been a trusted name in the American building materials industry.

They manufacture and distribute high-quality fastening products that bring unique value and growth to contractors, builders, and suppliers across the U.S.

and beyond.

Known for its people-first culture, the team is grounded in servant leadership, collaborative teamwork, and a mindset of continuous improvement.

You’ll be surrounded by driven individuals who care about their craft, their colleagues, and their community.

What you'll get to do:

Lead the design, development, and launch of new fastening tools and products for decking, roofing, and structural applications.

Collaborate across engineering, operations, and product teams to bring forward-thinking ideas to life.

Apply your knowledge of metallurgy, coatings, and material science to improve product performance and durability.

Support the full product lifecycle—prototyping, testing, analysis, and refinement.

Guide and mentor junior engineers, contributing to a strong technical team culture.

Engage with overseas manufacturing partners to support quality, sourcing, and cost-effectiveness.

Stay current on industry trends and new technologies to continuously improve product design.

Help strengthen and grow a portfolio of premium, highly recognized fastening brands.

What will make you successful:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field.

10+ years of experience in mechanical/product design, ideally with fasteners, construction products, or tools.

Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Catia.

Strong background in materials, coatings, and mechanical systems.

Experience working with global supply chains and vendors.

Creative thinker with a track record of bringing ideas to market.

Excellent communicator and team collaborator.

Eager to mentor others and contribute to a high-impact team.

A mindset that aligns with servant leadership, curiosity, and doing things better—together.

Full-time