What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer-Matrix Fitness position at Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Lead the Development of Innovative Fitness Products
Are you passionate about engineering, product development, and leading cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life? Join our New Product Development (NPD) team and help drive the creation of innovative fitness equipment used by customers around the world.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll serve as the engineering lead and primary liaison between Product Marketing and Factory Manufacturing teams. You'll lead multiple projects through the full product development lifecycle - from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and production launch.
This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to collaborate with global teams, influence product direction, and drive engineering excellence across innovative consumer products.
What You'll Do:
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Lead cross-functional project teams including R&D, Industrial Design, Factory Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Quality, and Product Management
Coordinate project scope, schedules, deliverables, and development milestones
Translate customer and market requirements into engineering product specifications and development plans
Communicate regularly with North America-based marketing teams and Asia-based engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
Facilitate technical design reviews and engineering discussions throughout the product lifecycle
Product Development & Engineering:
Lead multiple projects through the Key Technology/Key Component (KT/KC) and New Product Development (NPD) processes
Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and design-for-manufacturability initiatives
Support overall engineering design while collaborating with factory engineering teams on detailed CAD development
Participate in DFMEA activities, strength and fatigue analysis, and product validation testing
Ensure engineering documentation, project checklists, and development processes are completed accurately and on schedule
Production Launch & Manufacturing Support:
Support the transition of new products into mass production
Troubleshoot design and manufacturing challenges during production ramp-up
Review product samples, quality data, and inspection feedback to drive product improvements
Partner with factory manufacturing teams to improve product quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability
Assist global engineering teams with technical requirements and production support
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams
Preferred Experience:
Internship, co-op, senior design project, or professional experience in mechanical engineering or consumer products
Experience with project engineering or project management
Experience designing production components for manufacturing processes such as:
o Plastic injection molding
o Sheet metal fabrication
o Tube forming
o Casting
o Machining
o Welding and joining
Why Join Us?
Lead projects from concept through production launch
Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams
Work on innovative consumer fitness products
High-visibility role with strong growth potential
Opportunity to influence product quality, performance, and customer experience
Dynamic, team-oriented engineering environment
International travel opportunities available approximately 2-4 times per year based on project needs.
If you're passionate about engineering innovation, product design, and solving real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Full-time
Description
Lead the Development of Innovative Fitness Products
Are you passionate about engineering, product development, and leading cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life? Join our New Product Development (NPD) team and help drive the creation of innovative fitness equipment used by customers around the world.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll serve as the engineering lead and primary liaison between Product Marketing and Factory Manufacturing teams. You'll lead multiple projects through the full product development lifecycle - from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and production launch.
This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to collaborate with global teams, influence product direction, and drive engineering excellence across innovative consumer products.
What You'll Do:
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Lead cross-functional project teams including R&D, Industrial Design, Factory Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Quality, and Product Management
Coordinate project scope, schedules, deliverables, and development milestones
Translate customer and market requirements into engineering product specifications and development plans
Communicate regularly with North America-based marketing teams and Asia-based engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
Facilitate technical design reviews and engineering discussions throughout the product lifecycle
Product Development & Engineering:
Lead multiple projects through the Key Technology/Key Component (KT/KC) and New Product Development (NPD) processes
Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and design-for-manufacturability initiatives
Support overall engineering design while collaborating with factory engineering teams on detailed CAD development
Participate in DFMEA activities, strength and fatigue analysis, and product validation testing
Ensure engineering documentation, project checklists, and development processes are completed accurately and on schedule
Production Launch & Manufacturing Support:
Support the transition of new products into mass production
Troubleshoot design and manufacturing challenges during production ramp-up
Review product samples, quality data, and inspection feedback to drive product improvements
Partner with factory manufacturing teams to improve product quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability
Assist global engineering teams with technical requirements and production support
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams
Preferred Experience:
Internship, co-op, senior design project, or professional experience in mechanical engineering or consumer products
Experience with project engineering or project management
Experience designing production components for manufacturing processes such as:
o Plastic injection molding
o Sheet metal fabrication
o Tube forming
o Casting
o Machining
o Welding and joining
Why Join Us?
Lead projects from concept through production launch
Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams
Work on innovative consumer fitness products
High-visibility role with strong growth potential
Opportunity to influence product quality, performance, and customer experience
Dynamic, team-oriented engineering environment
International travel opportunities available approximately 2-4 times per year based on project needs.
If you're passionate about engineering innovation, product design, and solving real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.