Senior Project Engineer – New Product Development at JOHNSON HEALTH TECH TRADING INC

Village of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, New Product Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Technical Authority, Engineering Specifications, Design Reviews, Testing Protocols, Strength Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, CAD Modeling, Design for Manufacturability, Value Engineering, SolidWorks, Problem-Solving, Communication

Industry

Wholesale

Description

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 a Senior Project Engineer to 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 EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability #ZR

Responsibilities

This role involves leading global, cross-functional project teams to meet design, quality, and schedule goals, acting as the technical authority to translate customer needs into engineering specifications. The engineer will independently manage the entire New Product Development lifecycle, driving projects from concept through production while ensuring continuous improvement and manufacturability.