Mechanical Project Test Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Johnson Health Tech Companies
Location: Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
We're a leading global fitness company seeking a talented and hands-on Mechanical Project Test Engineer to work in our New Product Development (NPD) team as a specialist to evaluate and resolve potential risk and failure areas. Based on design analysis, use case study, and historical data, this engineer will establish test protocols, design and create test fixtures, set-up and execute tests, obtain and analyze data, then work with the development team on outcomes.
Responsibilities:
New Product Development:
Detailed mechanical and key component design review and analysis for potential failure and risk areas
Partnership with system, electrical, software, and related engineering functions on failure and risk analysis
Test plan development and execution to mitigate design and use risks
Product safety review process and expertise
Thorough understanding and application of regulatory and internal test standards
Product specification review and analysis
Project Engineering:
Support the development team with multiple projects through the New Product Development process
Support the development team for all phasegate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards
Daily interaction with global development teams on design and testing
Design and Test Engineering:
Development of test standards and procedures
Design and hands-on creation of test fixtures, set-ups, and related equipment
Participate in product safety review processes
Obtain and analyze field and user data, develop and execute test protocols for root cause, design and verify solutions
Develop mechanical and electro-mechanical designs, perform cost analysis, BOM generation and audit
Perform detailed design analysis utilizing engineering mechanics, FBD's, FEA, fatigue analysis, and related
Develop and review drawings, perform tolerance analysis, create and review tooling plans
Production Transition support:
Develop functional requirements and test plans for transition of product into mass production
Train Asia-based engineering and factory manufacturing team on design and test requirements
Requirements
Education:
BS in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or similar
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering
Well qualified candidates will possess engineering experience with fitness products and strong fitness market knowledge
Expertise with engineering mechanics and design analysis
Proficiency with fixture design, test setup, air cylinders, load cells, electro-mechanical control systems, and data acquisition
Strong FEA, DFMEA, test plan development and execution skills
Demonstrable experience designing components for various manufacturing processes including plastics, sheetmetal, tube forming, casting, machining, welding & joining, etc
Other Requirements:
Thorough experience with 3D CAD and related design analysis tools (Solidworks preferred)
Ability and willingness to travel internationally
Ability and willingness for non-business hours communication and calls with overseas teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals
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
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
We're a leading global fitness company seeking a talented and hands-on Mechanical Project Test Engineer to work in our New Product Development (NPD) team as a specialist to evaluate and resolve potential risk and failure areas. Based on design analysis, use case study, and historical data, this engineer will establish test protocols, design and create test fixtures, set-up and execute tests, obtain and analyze data, then work with the development team on outcomes.
Responsibilities:
New Product Development:
Detailed mechanical and key component design review and analysis for potential failure and risk areas
Partnership with system, electrical, software, and related engineering functions on failure and risk analysis
Test plan development and execution to mitigate design and use risks
Product safety review process and expertise
Thorough understanding and application of regulatory and internal test standards
Product specification review and analysis
Project Engineering:
Support the development team with multiple projects through the New Product Development process
Support the development team for all phasegate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards
Daily interaction with global development teams on design and testing
Design and Test Engineering:
Development of test standards and procedures
Design and hands-on creation of test fixtures, set-ups, and related equipment
Participate in product safety review processes
Obtain and analyze field and user data, develop and execute test protocols for root cause, design and verify solutions
Develop mechanical and electro-mechanical designs, perform cost analysis, BOM generation and audit
Perform detailed design analysis utilizing engineering mechanics, FBD's, FEA, fatigue analysis, and related
Develop and review drawings, perform tolerance analysis, create and review tooling plans
Production Transition support:
Develop functional requirements and test plans for transition of product into mass production
Train Asia-based engineering and factory manufacturing team on design and test requirements
Requirements
Education:
BS in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or similar
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering
Well qualified candidates will possess engineering experience with fitness products and strong fitness market knowledge
Expertise with engineering mechanics and design analysis
Proficiency with fixture design, test setup, air cylinders, load cells, electro-mechanical control systems, and data acquisition
Strong FEA, DFMEA, test plan development and execution skills
Demonstrable experience designing components for various manufacturing processes including plastics, sheetmetal, tube forming, casting, machining, welding & joining, etc
Other Requirements:
Thorough experience with 3D CAD and related design analysis tools (Solidworks preferred)
Ability and willingness to travel internationally
Ability and willingness for non-business hours communication and calls with overseas teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals
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