Senior Project Engineer – New Product Development

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 were looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our global New Product Development (NPD) team.

In this high-impact role youll serve as the technical leader and key liaison between Product Marketing Factory-located Engineering and Factory Manufacturing. From concept to production youll drive projects that set the standard for quality and innovation in the industry.

What Youll 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.

Education:

• Bachelors 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 24 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