Project Manager - Contract
Disher
Portage, MI · Posted October 27, 2026
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About the job
Project Manager - Contract DISHER is seeking a Project Manager to support our customer team in the medical device industry. This contract is expected to last 18-months with potential for extension. Project manager will be working onsite in Portage MI and will be responsible for performing task-based risk assessments for powder coating lines, draft user requirement specification documents, and see project through release to operations.
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:
Perform task-based risk assessments for powder coating lines
Draft user requirement specification documents
See project through release to operations
Assist powder coating team with various Engineering needs
Work onsite in Portage Mi (40 hours/week)
Duration expected to last 18 months with potential for extension
What will make you successful:
5+ years of work experience and be at a Senior level Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or has a degree in a related field
General understanding of the powder coating process and has the ability to learn customer processes
Understands of overhead conveyor systems and how they work mechanically
Ability to assist team where necessary and work on multiple projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, OnePPM, EHS insight, Master Control, and Valgenesis
Preferred skills but not required:
Knowledge of ergonomics and how to apply when purchasing equipment
Previous medical device industry experience
Allen Bradley and/or robotic programming experience