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Senior 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


Lead the Design of Innovative Fitness Products

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges and bringing innovative products to market? Join our engineering team and help lead the development of next-generation fitness equipment used by customers around the world.


As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in product innovation, technical problem-solving, and engineering execution across the full product development lifecycle. Working closely with Project Engineering, Industrial Design, and Factory Engineering teams, you’ll help transform concepts into high-quality consumer products while mentoring less experienced engineers and influencing engineering best practices.


This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced product development environment and enjoys balancing hands-on design work with technical leadership.


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

Requirements


Required Qualifications:

· 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


Preferred Experience:

· 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


Why Join Us?

· Lead the development of innovative consumer fitness products

· Influence products from concept through production

· Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams

· Opportunity to mentor and guide developing engineers

· High-impact role with strong technical ownership

· Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-focused engineering environment

· Travel opportunities available both domestically and internationally



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.

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