Mechanical Project Test Engineer

Cottage Grove, WI • R&D Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionPosition 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.Responsibilities:New Product Development:· 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 analysisProject Engineering:· 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 testingDesign and Test Engineering:· 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 plansProduction Transition support:· 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 requirementsRequirementsEducation:· BS in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or similarExperience:· Minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering· Well qualified candidates will possess engineering experience with fitness products and strong fitness market knowledge· 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, etcOther Requirements:· 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 individualsBenefits: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 programsEqual Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities