Mechanical Design Engineer-New Product Development

Johnson Health Tech Companies

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
  • 2+ years of mechanical design or product development experience
  • Proficient in 3D CAD software, especially SolidWorks
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Experience working with global teams

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for new fitness products
  • Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
  • Support product development from prototyping to production launch
  • Collaborate with Industrial Design and Engineering teams to innovate product solutions
  • Develop engineering test specifications and validate designs
  • Partner with factory teams to enhance product quality and manufacturability
  • Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative fitness products
  • Collaborative cross-functional work environment
  • Involvement in the entire product lifecycle
  • Hands-on approach to product development
  • Support for innovation initiatives and patent processes
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

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

If you're passionate about product design, engineering innovation, and bringing ideas to life, we'd love to hear from you.

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