Senior Project Engineer – New Product Development

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

About The Position

Shape the Future of Innovation! Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for mechanical design and a track record of leading complex projects to success? Do you excel at guiding cross-functional teams and developing groundbreaking products? At Johnson Health Tech, we’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our global New Product Development (NPD) team. In this high-impact role, you’ll serve as the technical leader and key liaison between Product Marketing, Factory-located Engineering, and Factory Manufacturing. From concept to production, you’ll drive projects that set the standard for quality and innovation in the industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
6+ years of design experience, ideally in consumer products.
Proven track record in Project Engineering or Project Management.
Expertise in designing components for diverse manufacturing processes, including plastics, sheet metal, casting, machining, and welding.
Advanced skills in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and related analysis tools.
A strong mechanical background, demonstrated through professional achievements or personal projects.
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Exceptional communication skills, adept at working across diverse teams and time zones.
A collaborative mindset with a focus on driving results.
Ability to travel internationally 2–4 times per year to support project needs.

Responsibilities

Lead and Inspire Teams:
Oversee and manage global, cross-functional project teams to deliver on design, quality, and schedule goals.
Serve as the technical authority, translating customer needs into engineering specifications and ensuring seamless execution.
Mentor design engineers and mechanical designers, fostering innovation and professional growth.
Act as the central communicator between North American marketing teams and Asia-based engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Drive New Product Development:
Independently manage the entire NPD lifecycle for multiple projects, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Facilitate project meetings, set priorities, and host technical design reviews to ensure alignment and progress.
Develop and execute rigorous testing protocols, including strength and fatigue analysis, to validate designs.
Guide overall engineering design while collaborating with factory engineers on detailed CAD models and drawings.
Emphasize continuous improvement, value engineering, and design for manufacturability to exceed customer expectations.
Support Production Launches:
Evaluate quality and inspection data, review product samples, and refine designs to optimize cost and efficiency.
Troubleshoot challenges during product transitions to mass production, ensuring smooth implementation.
Create functional requirements, develop test plans, and train Asia-based teams on new design elements.