Mechanical Project Test Engineer

Johnson Health Tech North America Inc•Village of Cottage Grove, WI

17h

About The Position

Position Overview: 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.

Requirements

BS in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or similar
Minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering
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 plastics, sheetmetal, tube forming, casting, machining, welding & joining, etc
Thorough experience with 3D CAD and related design analysis tools (Solidworks preferred)
Ability and willingness to travel internationally
Ability and willingness for non-business hours communication and calls with overseas teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals

Nice To Haves

Well qualified candidates will possess engineering experience with fitness products and strong fitness market knowledge

Responsibilities

Detailed mechanical and key component design review and analysis for potential failure and risk areas
Partnership with system, electrical, software, and 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
Thorough understanding and application of regulatory and internal test standards
Product specification review and analysis
Support the development team with multiple projects through the New Product Development process
Support the development team for all phasegate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards
Daily interaction with global development teams on design and testing
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
Develop mechanical and electro-mechanical designs, perform cost analysis, BOM generation and audit
Perform detailed design analysis utilizing engineering mechanics, FBD’s, FEA, fatigue analysis, and related
Develop and review drawings, perform tolerance analysis, create and review tooling plans
Develop functional requirements and test plans for transition of product into mass production
Train Asia-based engineering and factory manufacturing team on design and test requirements