Outdoor Gear Mechanical Design Engineer — Innovate & Build

Johnson Outdoors Inc.; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Old Town, Maine. You will design and develop innovative consumer products from concept through production, ensuring reliability and manufacturability.

The role requires 4+ years in mechanical design for consumer goods, strong schematic reading, and project leadership. You will collaborate across teams, testing and refining designs in a lean, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 4 years of mechanical design experience in consumer products.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Experience taking products from concept to production.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative new product designs from concept through initial production.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Prototype design experimentation and verification testing.
• Conduct feasibility evaluations and cost estimates for development.
• Troubleshoot design issues during development and production.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product design for consumer goods

Reading schematics

Project management

Lean environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

Johnson Outdoors Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Old Town, Maine. You will design and develop innovative consumer products from concept through production, ensuring reliability and manufacturability.

The role requires 4+ years in mechanical design for consumer goods, strong schematic reading, and project leadership. You will collaborate across teams, testing and refining designs in a lean, fast-paced environment.