Mechanical Test Engineer

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

Job summary

JHTNA Manufacturing LLC is seeking a Mechanical Project Test Engineer for its New Product Development team in Wisconsin. You will develop test protocols, create fixtures, run tests and analyze data to drive design decisions.

The role requires hands-on engineering with experience in fixtures, data acquisition, and FEA/DFMEA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with fitness products is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of engineering mechanics and design analysis.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience designing fixtures and test setups.
• Ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with DFMEA and test plan execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and protocols to evaluate risk and performance.
• Design and build test fixtures and test setups.
• Conduct tests, collect and analyze data to verify design decisions.
• Perform product safety reviews and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with development teams across NPD to meet milestones.
• Support production transition through functional requirements and validation.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communications

Team collaboration

Test plan development

FEA

DFMEA

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering mechanics

Tools

Fixture design

Test setup

Air cylinders

Load cells

Electro-mechanical control systems

Data acquisition

FEA software

Job description

Description

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.

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

New Product Development:

• Detailed mechanical and key component design review and analysis for potential failure and risk areas
• Partnership with 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
• 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 phase gate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards
• Daily interaction with 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
• Perform detailed design analysis utilizing engineering mechanics, FBD’s, FEA, fatigue analysis, and related
• Develop and review drawings, perform tolerance analysis, create and review sample parts

Production Transition support:

• Develop functional requirements and test plans for transition of product into mass production

Requirements

Education:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering mechanics, or similar

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year 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 sheet metal, tube forming, machining, welding & joining, etc.

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

• Thorough experience with 3D CAD and related design analysis tools (Solidworks preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals