Senior Product Design Engineer – Remote Consumer Devices

Johnson Outdoors Inc.; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with full flexibility

Home office setup assistance

Health insurance and retirement plan

Product discounts

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead the mechanical design and development of consumer products from concept through production, working with a distributed team across engineering, design, and marketing.

Location flexibility includes Mossel Bay, Western Cape, or any approved location in South Africa. The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, advanced CAD skills, and experience with manufacturability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in product design and development with consumer products.
• Expert proficiency in 3D CAD software; familiarity with FEA and simulation tools.
• Deep understanding of materials science, plastics injection molding and manufacturing processes.
• Strong conceptualization and problem-solving skills with aesthetic sense.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to production.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience with design for cost optimization is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new consumer products, ensuring functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability.
• Utilize 3D CAD software to create detailed designs, prototypes, and production-ready models.
• Conduct engineering analysis (stress, thermal, vibration) to validate performance.
• Collaborate with industrial designers to refine aesthetics and user interaction.
• Work with manufacturing partners to ensure DFM and DFA.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation to meet specifications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (drawings, BOMs, instructions).
• Communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams via virtual meetings.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Conceptual design

Aesthetic sense

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

FEA / simulation tools

Job description

Johnson Outdoors Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead the mechanical design and development of consumer products from concept through production, working with a distributed team across engineering, design, and marketing.

Location flexibility includes Mossel Bay, Western Cape, or any approved location in South Africa. The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, advanced CAD skills, and experience with manufacturability,