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Senior Project Engineer – New Product Development

Cottage Grove, WI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cottage+Grove+WI+USA+53527) • R&D

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Shape the Future of Innovation!

Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for mechanical design and a track record of leading complex projects to success? Do you excel at guiding cross-functional teams and developing groundbreaking products? At Johnson Health Tech, we’re looking for aSenior Project Engineerto join our global New Product Development (NPD) team.

In this high-impact role, you’ll serve as the technical leader and key liaison between Product Marketing, Factory-located Engineering, and Factory Manufacturing. From concept to production, you’ll drive projects that set the standard for quality and innovation in the industry.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and Inspire Teams:

• Oversee and manage global, cross-functional project teams to deliver on design, quality, and schedule goals.

• Serve as the technical authority, translating customer needs into engineering specifications and ensuring seamless execution.

• Mentor design engineers and mechanical designers, fostering innovation and professional growth.

• Act as the central communicator between North American marketing teams and Asia-based engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Drive New Product Development:

• Independently manage the entire NPD lifecycle for multiple projects, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.

• Facilitate project meetings, set priorities, and host technical design reviews to ensure alignment and progress.

• Develop and execute rigorous testing protocols, including strength and fatigue analysis, to validate designs.

• Guide overall engineering design while collaborating with factory engineers on detailed CAD models and drawings.

• Emphasize continuous improvement, value engineering, and design for manufacturability to exceed customer expectations.

Support Production Launches:

• Evaluate quality and inspection data, review product samples, and refine designs to optimize cost and efficiency.

• Troubleshoot challenges during product transitions to mass production, ensuring smooth implementation.

• Create functional requirements, develop test plans, and train Asia-based teams on new design elements.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

• 6+ years of design experience, ideally in consumer products.

• Proven track record in Project Engineering or Project Management.

• Expertise in designing components for diverse manufacturing processes, including plastics, sheet metal, casting, machining, and welding.

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced skills in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and related analysis tools.

• A strong mechanical background, demonstrated through professional achievements or personal projects.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Exceptional communication skills, adept at working across diverse teams and time zones.

• A collaborative mindset with a focus on driving results.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel internationally 2–4 times per year to support project needs.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global team that creates products loved by customers worldwide.

• Collaborate with passionate, innovative professionals who value teamwork and growth.

• Gain exposure to diverse markets, technologies, and cultures while shaping the future of our products!

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities.Some of our outstanding benefits include:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Time Off benefits

· Product discounts

· Wellness programs

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