Product Development Engineer - Contract to Hire

Configuration Analyst - Contract

DISHER is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer for our customer in Grand Rapids, MI. This is a 6-18 month contract-to-hire opportunity.

What it's like to work here:

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:

• Plan and implement configuration management and data management processes aligned with company standards, business needs, and industry best practices

• Serve as a key contributor to Teamcenter as the system of record for:

• Engineering documents and drawings

• Product structures and Bills of Material (BOMs)

• Configuration and revision control

• PLC Software

• Simulation and Emulation data
  
  
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage engineering documentation including:
  
  
  • Drawings
  
  
  • Specifications
  
  
  • Solution deliverables
  
  
  • Change documentation
  
  
  • Analyze proposed design or configuration changes to assess impact on:
  
  
  • Product structures
  
  
  • Downstream manufacturing and installation
  
  
  • Customer-specific solutions

What will make you successful:

• 5+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

• Hands-on experience in configuration management

• Experience using Siemens Teamcenter and SAP VC

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience administering or supporting Teamcenter PLM

• Strong understanding of:

• Product structures and BOMs

• Engineering drawings and standards

• Experience supporting product configuration and variant management

• Ability to operate as a self-starter in a fast-evolving digital engineering environment

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, automation approaches, and AI-enabled workflows

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.