Product Development Engineer - Contract to Hire

Grand Rapids, MI on site Until 9/12/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description
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 

About this role

Summary

Manage configuration and data processes, support PLM systems, and analyze design changes.

Job title

Product Development Engineer - Contract to Hire

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Grand Rapids, MI, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

configuration managementTeamcenterSAP VCengineering drawingsBOM

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

configuration managementPLMBOMengineering drawingsproduct structures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

On-site City