Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

With headquarters in California and operations around the world, Jacuzzi Group has been providing innovative wellness solutions for over 65 years. Jacuzzi Group, a leading manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment.

Jacuzzi Group is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support the full lifecycle of product development, from concept and design through testing, validation, and production launch. This role will play a critical part in developing and improving bath and sanitary ware products, with a strong focus on fluid flow performance, product reliability, and manufacturability. The Mechanical Engineer will work cross-functionally with engineering, product marketing, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to bring new products to market and ensure existing products meet performance, quality, and cost expectations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Research, design, and develop mechanical components and assemblies for bath and sanitary products
• Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) to create models, drawings, and specifications
• Apply principles of Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics to optimize product performance
• Leverage Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to analyze and improve flow behavior in valves and shower components
• Design and develop test equipment and fixtures
• Lead product validation efforts, including: Reliability and durability testing, Performance and flow testing
• Evaluate and validate products sourced from domestic and international suppliers
• Conduct experiments, analyze results, and present findings to leadership
• Respond to and resolve internal quality issues
• Partner closely with manufacturing and process engineering teams to ensure product readiness
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including mold development and production ramp-up
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement design improvements
• Approve designs prior to full-scale production
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and technical drawings
• Work closely with Product Management, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Engineering teams
• Support R&D initiatives and explore new technologies and materials
• Train and advise manufacturing personnel on product design and production processes

Compensation : $78,000 + based on experience

Requirements

• 5 + years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Strong foundation in fluid flow, heat transfer, and mechanical design
• Experience with CFD tools and simulation methods
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Background in high-volume, process-oriented industries such as Automotive, Appliances, Plumbing Products, Refrigeration, or comparable manufacturing settings is strongly preferred.
• Experience with CNC programming (highly desirable)
• Exposure to product validation, testing, and new product introduction (NPI)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Positive company culture, supportive team/management