Manufacturing Design Engineer: Strength Equipment

JHTNA Manufacturing LLC; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JHTNA Manufacturing LLC is seeking a mechanical design engineer to join a cross-functional team focused on developing new fitness products. You will create CAD models in SolidWorks, build assemblies and drawings, and drive documentation control through the KT/NPD processes.

This non-supervisory role collaborates with project engineering and factory teams to ensure design intent and manufacturability. The position requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least two years of mechanical design

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with steel manufacturing a plus.
• Experience designing consumer products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into engineering product specifications.
• Create CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies from prototype to production.
• Develop and maintain a structured BOM (Bill Of Materials).
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering to ensure manufacturability and costing alignment.
• Conduct product and component testing to validate designs and meet specs.
• Meet project milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

As an integral member of a cross-functional team, collaborate with Project Engineering, Industrial Design, and Factory Engineering to design and develop new fitness products. Perform a variety of technical assignments to support various projects through the Key Technology (KT) and New Product Development (NPD) processes led by a project engineer. Prepare CAD models and drawings for various components and assemblies. Ensure compliance with product specifications, internal and external standards, and testing requirements. Complete document control tasks relating to the creation, maintenance, organization and improvement of technical related documentation. Conduct product and component testing to validate designs. This is a non-supervisory position.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time

Personnel:

• Work with engineering team, and other members of the product development team to translate customer requirements into engineering product specifications.
• Frequent communication with North America and Asia-based project team members to ensure alignment on technical issues and project deliverables.

Research & Development:

• Research and develop engineering test specifications
• Conduct patent searches and create/submit invention disclosures

Product Development:

• Create CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies for products from prototype phases through production.
• Hold technical design reviews and other engineering meetings to support product development
• Develop and maintain estimated tooling/cost estimates
• Develop and maintain a structured BOM (Bill Of Materials)
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering to ensure the product is manufacturable and meets the costing requirements defined in the product specification
• Determine and maximize container utilization and package size
• Develop DFMEAs, complete or support strength and fatigue analysis of all design proposals to ensure the product meets the design requirements. Conduct testing to validate strength and fatigue analysis.
• Meet all project milestones and deadlines

Production Transition support:

• Review quality and inspection data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency
• Support and troubleshoot the introduction of new products into mass production, developing functional requirements and test plans.
• Assist Asia-based engineering and factory manufacturing teams on design requirements

Marginal Job Functions:

• Other projects assigned

Requirements

Education:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required

Experience:

• 2+ years of mechanical design experience
• Experience w/ steel manufacturing a plus
• Experience designing consumer products preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with hobbies or projects showcasing your passion for design
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals