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Senior Project Engineer - New Product Development
Senior Project Engineer - New Product DevelopmentZipRecruiter • Cottage Grove, OR, US
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Senior Project Engineer - New Product Development

Senior Project Engineer - New Product Development

ZipRecruiter • Cottage Grove, OR, US
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Shape the Future of Innovation!

Overview

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.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience

  • 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.
  • Technical Proficiency

  • Advanced skills in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and related analysis tools.
  • A strong mechanical background, demonstrated through professional achievements or personal projects.
  • Soft Skills

  • 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.
  • Other Requirements

  • Ability to travel internationally 2–4 times per year to support project needs.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a global team that creates products loved by customers worldwide.
  • Collaborate with passionate, innovative professionals who value teamwork and growth.
  • Gain exposure to diverse markets, technologies, and cultures while shaping the future of our products!
  • Benefits

    We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include :

  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off benefits
  • Product discounts
  • Wellness programs
  • EOE / M / W / Vet /

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