Senior Project Engineer-New Product Development
- Johnson Health Tech
- Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
- Full Time
Lead the Development of Next-Generation Fitness Products
Johnson Health Tech is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to help drive the development of innovative fitness equipment from concept through production. In this highly visible role, youll lead cross-functional global teams, solve complex engineering challenges, and play a critical role in delivering high-quality consumer products to market.
As a technical leader within our New Product Development (NPD) organization, youll serve as the primary engineering liaison between Product Marketing, Factory Engineering, and Manufacturing teams. This role combines project leadership, product development, engineering analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced global environment.
If you enjoy leading teams, influencing product direction, and bringing innovative ideas to life, wed love to hear from you.
What Youll Do:
Lead Cross-Functional Engineering Teams:
Lead global, cross-functional project teams to achieve product design, quality, cost, and schedule objectives
Serve as the primary technical lead throughout the product development lifecycle
Translate customer and market requirements into engineering product specifications and development plans
Coordinate communication between North America-based marketing teams and Asia-based engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
Mentor engineers and designers while promoting collaboration, innovation, and engineering best practices
Drive New Product Development:
Independently manage multiple projects through the full New Product Development (NPD) process
Facilitate technical design reviews, engineering discussions, and project meetings to maintain alignment and momentum
Lead engineering problem-solving efforts related to product performance, manufacturability, and quality
Support overall product architecture and engineering design while collaborating with factory engineering teams on detailed CAD execution
Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and design-for-manufacturability initiatives
Develop and execute product validation plans including strength, fatigue, and functional testing
Participate in DFMEA activities to ensure robust and reliable product designs
Support Production Launch & Manufacturing:
Support the transition of products into mass production
Review product samples, quality metrics, and inspection data to identify improvement opportunities
Troubleshoot manufacturing and product issues during production ramp-up
Develop functional requirements and engineering test plans
Collaborate closely with factory teams to optimize manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost
RequirementsRequired Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
6+ years of mechanical design, product development, or project engineering experience
Proven experience leading technical projects or cross-functional engineering initiatives
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and product development
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment
Preferred Experience:
Consumer product development experience
Experience with manufacturing processes including:
o Plastic injection molding
o Sheet metal fabrication
o Tube forming
o Casting
o Machining
o Welding and joining
Experience with DFMEA, validation testing, and product launch support
Experience working with global engineering and manufacturing teams
Why Join Johnson Health Tech?
Lead the development of innovative products used worldwide
Work with global engineering, manufacturing, and product teams
Influence products from concept through production launch
Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent
Collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
International travel opportunities (approximately 24 trips annually)
Join a team where engineering innovation, collaboration, and product excellence drive everything we doEqual Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.