Mechanical Designer-New Product Development
- Johnson Health Tech Expired
- Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
- Full Time
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Job Description
Design the Next Generation of Fitness Equipment:
Are you passionate about turning ideas into real-world products? Join our product development team and help create innovative fitness equipment used by customers around the world.
As a Mechanical Designer II, youll collaborate with Project Engineering, Industrial Design, and Factory Engineering teams to bring new products from concept through production. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design work, solving technical challenges, and seeing their ideas become finished products in the market.
Youll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with global teams across North America and Asia while gaining exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
What Youll Do:
Product Design & Development:
Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for components and assemblies
Support new product development from prototype through production launch
Collaborate with Industrial Design and Engineering teams to translate customer needs into innovative product solutions
Participate in technical design reviews and engineering discussions
Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Support tooling estimates, cost analysis, and manufacturability improvements
Work closely with factory engineering teams to optimize product quality, cost, and production efficiency
Participate in DFMEA activities, strength/fatigue analysis, and product validation testing
Production & Manufacturing Support:
Support new product introduction into mass production
Troubleshoot design and manufacturing challenges during production ramp-up
Review product samples, quality data, and inspection feedback
Identify value-engineering and continuous improvement opportunities
Collaborate with Asia-based engineering and manufacturing teams on design execution
RequirementsRequired Qualifications:
Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of mechanical design experience
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience with plastic injection molding and consumer product design
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Experience:
Consumer product development experience
Experience working alongside Industrial Design teams
Familiarity with DFMA principles and tolerance stack analysis
Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
Experience with metal fabrication and plastic manufacturing processes
Passion for hands-on design, building, or mechanical hobbies/projects
Why Join Us?
Work on innovative fitness products used worldwide
Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams
Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle
Opportunity to influence product design from concept to production
Fast-paced, team-oriented engineering environment
Travel opportunities available both domestically and internationally
If youre passionate about product design, engineering innovation, and bringing ideas to life, wed love to hear from you! Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.Design the Next Generation of Fitness Equipment:
Are you passionate about turning ideas into real-world products? Join our product development team and help create innovative fitness equipment used by customers around the world.
As a Mechanical Designer II, youll collaborate with Project Engineering, Industrial Design, and Factory Engineering teams to bring new products from concept through production. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design work, solving technical challenges, and seeing their ideas become finished products in the market.
Youll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with global teams across North America and Asia while gaining exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
What Youll Do:
Product Design & Development:
Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for components and assemblies
Support new product development from prototype through production launch
Collaborate with Industrial Design and Engineering teams to translate customer needs into innovative product solutions
Participate in technical design reviews and engineering discussions
Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Support tooling estimates, cost analysis, and manufacturability improvements
Work closely with factory engineering teams to optimize product quality, cost, and production efficiency
Participate in DFMEA activities, strength/fatigue analysis, and product validation testing
Production & Manufacturing Support:
Support new product introduction into mass production
Troubleshoot design and manufacturing challenges during production ramp-up
Review product samples, quality data, and inspection feedback
Identify value-engineering and continuous improvement opportunities
Collaborate with Asia-based engineering and manufacturing teams on design execution
RequirementsRequired Qualifications:
Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of mechanical design experience
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience with plastic injection molding and consumer product design
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Experience:
Consumer product development experience
Experience working alongside Industrial Design teams
Familiarity with DFMA principles and tolerance stack analysis
Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
Experience with metal fabrication and plastic manufacturing processes
Passion for hands-on design, building, or mechanical hobbies/projects
Why Join Us?
Work on innovative fitness products used worldwide
Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams
Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle
Opportunity to influence product design from concept to production
Fast-paced, team-oriented engineering environment
Travel opportunities available both domestically and internationally
If youre passionate about product design, engineering innovation, and bringing ideas to life, wed love to hear from you! Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.