Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician - Spring Lake, MI DISHER is partnering with a leading custom cable assembly and wire harness manufacturer, to add an Engineering Technician to their team to support the development, launch, and maintenance of wire harness production processes. This role will work closely with engineering to translate customer and design requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing methods by analyzing drawings and CAD data, conducting process capability studies, and participating in design of experiments. The technician will evaluate and recommend appropriate components, tooling, fixtures, and materials, while using ERP and spreadsheet tools to manage process data and changes. What it's like to work here: The culture here is respectful, hands-on, and genuinely team-oriented, with people taking real pride in the products they build. The clean, quiet, and modern facility supports a progressive style of manufacturing, where cross-functional collaboration between engineering, design, and production happens every day. The atmosphere is non-corporate, and leadership is visible and involved on the floor, reinforcing a tight-knit environment. What you will get to do:

Review customer drawings and specifications to identify manufacturability concerns

Build prototypes and pilot runs to verify manufacturability and process efficiency

Develop production documentation, fixtures, and operating instructions for high-quality manufacturing

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure processes meet customer and internal requirements

Support the development of PPAP documentation (Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flows, part layouts, etc.)

Assist with ERP data management, including BOM creation, routing, and assembly item setup

Participate in process reviews, production hand-offs, and continuous improvement initiatives

Coordinate with quality and purchasing to ensure compliance with ROHS/REACH and other environmental requirements

What will make you successful:

1-2 years of hands-on experience in Electrical or Industrial Manufacturing/Engineering

Strong knowledge of engineering procedures, process capability studies (DOEs), and change control

Ability to analyze drawings and CAD data to determine design and manufacturing requirements

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Good communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to recommend appropriate components, tooling, fixtures, and materials based on product requirements

Strong computer skills, including MS Excel; experience with ERP systems (PLEX preferred)

Experience with wire harness industry standards and workmanship guidelines (WHMA/IPC 620) preferred

Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools preferred

Prior experience in NPI or prototype builds preferred