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Senior Project Engineer

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

Join Our Team as a Senior Project Engineer – Drive Innovation in New Product Development

About Us:

At Johnson Health Tech, we are at the forefront of innovation, creating cutting-edge products that set fitness industry standards. Our global team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design, engineering, and manufacturing excellence. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to our shared goals and drive impactful change. If you’re passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to work on projects that make a difference, we want you on our team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with a passion for mechanical design and a proven ability to lead and manage complex projects. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind the development of innovative, high-quality products, working closely with our global New Product Development (NPD) team. As the primary liaison between Product Marketing, Factory-located Engineering, and Factory Manufacturing, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of multiple projects.

You will be the technical leader, guiding your team through the entire NPD process—from concept to production. This is a highly visible role that requires a motivated and dynamic individual who can align and inspire the project team, overcome obstacles, and achieve both personal and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Coordination:

·Project Management:Lead and coordinate a cross-functional, global project team, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and meet design, quality, and schedule requirements.

·Technical Leadership:Serve as the technical authority for design and market requirements, setting engineering product specifications and guiding the team through the development process.

·Mentorship:Provide direction and mentorship to design engineers and mechanical designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

·Global Collaboration:Act as the key communicator between North America Marketing and Asia-based engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, ensuring alignment on technical issues and customer requirements.

New Product Development:

·Innovation:Lead multiple projects through the product development lifecycle, independently managing the process to deliver innovative solutions to engineering challenges.

·Testing and Analysis:Develop and execute engineering tests and protocols, including strength and fatigue analysis, to ensure products meet stringent design requirements.

·Cross-functional Leadership:Facilitate cross-functional meetings to discuss project status, set priorities, and drive technical design reviews.

·Design Excellence:Lead overall engineering design efforts while supporting factory engineers in detailed CAD design and drawing creation.

·Continuous Improvement:Advocate for continuous product improvement, value engineering, and design for manufacturability, ensuring that products exceed customer expectations.

Production Transition Support:

·Quality Assurance:Review quality and inspection data, perform product sample reviews, and make informed design decisions to enhance cost and manufacturing efficiency.

·Troubleshooting:Support the introduction of new products into mass production, developing functional requirements and test plans, and providing training to Asia-based teams on design requirements.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

· A minimum of 6 years of design experience, with a strong preference for consumer products.

· Proven experience in Project Engineering or Project Management.

· Extensive experience designing components for a variety of manufacturing processes, including plastics, sheet metal, tube forming, casting, machining, welding & joining, etc.

Technical Skills:

· Expertise in 3D CAD and related design analysis tools (SolidWorks preferred).

· A strong mechanical background, demonstrated through professional experience and personal hobbies.

Additional Requirements:

· Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a logical approach to decision-making.

· Willingness and ability to travel internationally as project needs dictate (approximately 2 to 4 trips per year).

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with teams across different geographies and time zones.

Why Johnson Health Tech?

At Johnson Health Tech you’ll be part of a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions are recognized, and your growth is supported. Join us and take your career to the next level by working on projects that shape the future of our industry.

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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