What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Jacuzzi Group?
With headquarters in California and operations around the world, Jacuzzi Group has been providing innovative wellness solutions for over 65 years. Jacuzzi Group, a leading manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment.
Jacuzzi Group is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support the full lifecycle of product development, from concept and design through testing, validation, and production launch. This role will play a critical part in developing and improving bath and sanitary ware products, with a strong focus on fluid flow performance, product reliability, and manufacturability. The Mechanical Engineer will work cross-functionally with engineering, product marketing, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to bring new products to market and ensure existing products meet performance, quality, and cost expectations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Research, design, and develop mechanical components and assemblies for bath and sanitary products
- Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) to create models, drawings, and specifications
- Apply principles of Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics to optimize product performance
- Leverage Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to analyze and improve flow behavior in valves and shower components
- Design and develop test equipment and fixtures
- Lead product validation efforts, including: Reliability and durability testing, Performance and flow testing
- Evaluate and validate products sourced from domestic and international suppliers
- Conduct experiments, analyze results, and present findings to leadership
- Respond to and resolve internal quality issues
- Partner closely with manufacturing and process engineering teams to ensure product readiness
- Support new product introduction (NPI), including mold development and production ramp-up
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement design improvements
- Approve designs prior to full-scale production
- Create and maintain engineering documentation and technical drawings
- Work closely with Product Management, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Engineering teams
- Support R&D initiatives and explore new technologies and materials
- Train and advise manufacturing personnel on product design and production processes
Compensation : $87,000 based on experience
- 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Strong foundation in fluid flow, heat transfer, and mechanical design
- Experience with CFD tools and simulation methods
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
- Background in high-volume, process-oriented industries such as Automotive, Appliances, Plumbing Products, Refrigeration, or comparable manufacturing settings is strongly preferred.
- Experience with CNC programming (highly desirable)
- Exposure to product validation, testing, and new product introduction (NPI)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- 401k with matching
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Positive company culture, supportive team/management
Salary : $87,000