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 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
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