Senior Project Engineer New Product Development

Senior Project Engineer - New Product Development Cottage Grove, WI ( R D Apply 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 EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability #ZR