# Director of Engineering at Disher

> Onsite · United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/lever%3Adisher%3Afac377b2-eb22-4b8c-bc85-9c8e1d4064e4 (read 2026-11-06).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Disher](https://alderhq.app/companies/disher)
- Location text: Grand Rapids, MI
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Grand Rapids, MI")
- Posted: 2026-08-25 (73 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.lever.co/disher/fac377b2-eb22-4b8c-bc85-9c8e1d4064e4

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 3860): p25 $171k, median $215k, p75 $260k

## Description (the employer's text)

Director of Engineering – Grand Rapids, Michigan

DISHER is currently partnering with a leader in food stabilization in Grand Rapids, MI to fill their Director of Engineering position. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, drive project execution, and align R&D/product development initiatives with business objectives. The role combines technical leadership, project management, and financial oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

### What it's like to work here

This small machine design company is committed to reducing waste and improving the planet through transforming underused resources into nutritious, profitable materials. They have a strong commitment to their company values: Selflessly Serve, Trail-Blaze, Direct Honesty, Never Settle, Work Hard Play Hard. All team members are driven by their desire to serve others and create a more sustainable way of living.

### What you will get to do:

- Lead engineering projects including planning, scheduling, and execution.
- Define project scope, timelines, resource allocation, budget, and deliverables.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to company and customer quality standards.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in project execution and processes.
- Provide technical direction across multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Review and approve engineering designs, drawings and specifications.
- Support design and development using CAD tools.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and participate in field activities such as installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Serve as technical escalation point for complex operational issues.
- Interface with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders on technical matters.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse engineering team across disciplines.
- Manage performance, training, and career development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects.
- Develop and manage project and departmental budgets.
- Track financial performance, cost controls, and ROI on engineering initiatives.
- Support business strategy by aligning efforts with company goals.
- Collaborate with leadership on planning and forecasting.
### What will make you successful:

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, or related field required.
- 10+ years of experience, including hands on engineering, project management, field/plant/industrial experience, and direct people management.
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
- Familiar with SolidWorks.
- Experience with design, manufacturing, or process systems.
- Experience with food, pharma, or relevant industry and safety regulations.
- Comfortable driving structure, accountability, and execution across multiple projects.
- Experience coaching, growing, and developing engineers through hands-on support and guidance.
- Being Comfortable with the pressures of balancing demanding customers, projects, and internal R&D priorities simultaneously.

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