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Mechanical Design Engineer-New Product Development

Johnson Health Tech North America Inc
Cottage Grove, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

Description


Help Design the Future of Fitness Equipment

Do you enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges and turning concepts into real-world products? Join our engineering team and help develop innovative fitness equipment used by customers around the globe.


As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll work cross-functionally with Project Engineering, Industrial Design, and Factory Engineering teams to bring new products from concept through production. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on product development, creative problem-solving, and collaborating with global teams to deliver high-quality consumer products.


You’ll play a key role in product innovation, testing, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.


What You’ll Do:

Product Design & Engineering:

· Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for new fitness products

· Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks

· Support product development from prototype through production launch

· Collaborate with Industrial Design and Engineering teams to transform customer needs into innovative product solutions

· Conduct technical design reviews and participate in engineering discussions

· Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)

· Support tooling estimates, product costing, and manufacturability improvements

· Perform or support DFMEA activities, strength analysis, and fatigue testing to validate designs


Research & Development:

· Develop engineering test specifications and validation plans

· Conduct product and component testing to evaluate design performance

· Support innovation initiatives, including patent searches and invention disclosures

· Research new technologies, materials, and design approaches


Manufacturing & Production Support:

· Partner with factory engineering teams to optimize product quality, cost, and manufacturability

· Support new product introduction into mass production

· Troubleshoot production and design-related issues during launch

· Review quality and inspection data to drive continuous improvement and value-engineering opportunities

· Collaborate with Asia-based engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product execution

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

· 2 years of mechanical design or product development experience

· Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

· Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

· Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams


Preferred Experience:

· Experience with plastic injection molding

· Consumer product development experience

· Familiarity with DFMEA, testing, and validation processes

· Experience working alongside Industrial Design teams

· Passion for hands-on design, building, or mechanical projects


Why Join Us?

· Design innovative products used by customers worldwide

· Work on projects from concept through production

· Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams

· Fast-paced, team-oriented product development environment

· Opportunity to contribute to innovation and new technology development

· Travel opportunities available both domestically and internationally



If you’re passionate about product design, engineering innovation, and bringing ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you.  Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


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