Mechanical Design Engineer

• At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world’s most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for
• adventurers, by adventurers . Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing , Camping , Watercraft and Diving !
• You’ll flex your design experimentation skills, seeing three steps ahead, naturally anticipating performance and reliability issues, and troubleshooting effective solutions to ensure delivery of exceptional products.
• You’ll develop your project management skills, driving development timelines with ease and a can-do attitude – routinely making the impossible, possible, and the team around you better.
• Perform prototype design experimentation, rapid prototype and conventional prototype fabrication. prototype design(s) for performance and reliability.
• Conduct and document technical feasibility evaluations, qualifications field and competitive testing to verify the design. Formulate development, unit and tooling cost estimates.
• Write product specifications and provide prints documentation and testing verification methods to source and inspect the product. Ensure the product meets specifications and publish testing results.
• Produce project documentation that includes prints, engineering files, supplier communications and Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s).
• Assist operations and outside suppliers through new product development stages of new products with tooling, process methods, assembly plans and forecasting capacity requirements.
• This role requires periodic travel, both domestic and international.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BSME), engineering technology (BSET) or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in mechanical design engineering within consumer product design.
• Knowledge of material science with primary disciplines in combustion technology, plastic injection molding, die-casting and sheet metal fabrication and processes.
• Knowledge of and experience in reading and drawing schematics.
• Understanding of and experience in product development from concept through production which includes a core understanding of the new product process, financial modeling (EVA) and timeline management.
• Proven experience in generating, designing and executing concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in managing more complex projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated creativity with strong analytical and technical expertise.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with a variety of internal teams as well as external contacts.
• Proficiency with specific computer based analysis, simulation and design tools.
• Comfortable working in a lean and fast-paced environment
• Compensation range: $85,000 - $100,000 depending upon experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again.

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