Senior Mechanical Design Engineer-New Product Development
Johnson Health Tech North America · Cottage Grove, WI · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Product Design & Engineering Leadership
- Lead the mechanical design and development of new fitness products from concept through production launch
- Create and review 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and product documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Engineering, Industrial Design, Factory Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
- Translate customer and product requirements into innovative engineering solutions
- Lead technical design reviews and engineering discussions throughout the product lifecycle
- Support tooling development, product costing, and manufacturability optimization
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Research, Analysis & Validation
- Develop engineering test specifications and validation plans
- Conduct or support DFMEA activities, strength analysis, and fatigue testing
- Evaluate and validate product designs through prototype and component testing
- Research new technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods
- Support innovation initiatives, including patent searches and invention disclosures
- Manufacturing & Production Support
- Partner with factory engineering teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality, and cost requirements
- Support new product introduction into mass production
- Troubleshoot technical and manufacturing challenges during production ramp-up
- Review quality and inspection data to drive continuous product improvement and value-engineering opportunities
- Collaborate with Asia-based engineering and manufacturing teams on product execution and technical requirements
- Mentorship & Collaboration
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers
- Share best practices related to mechanical design, manufacturability, and problem-solving
- Contribute to continuous improvement within engineering processes and product development standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of mechanical design or product development experience
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Consumer product development experience
- Experience with plastic injection molding and high-volume manufacturing
- Familiarity with DFMEA, testing, and product validation
- Experience collaborating with Industrial Design teams
- Passion for hands-on design, building, or mechanical projects