Research Development Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

WellnessSpace Brands is seeking an experienced, hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our Research and Development team. This role will help transform product concepts into reliable, manufacturable wellness and recovery solutions through mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and failure analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong SolidWorks expertise with practical mechanical aptitude and enjoys working directly with prototypes, components, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced product-development environment.

About WellnessSpace Brands

WellnessSpace Brands designs and manufactures experiential wellness products that support physical recovery, relaxation, and mental well-being. Our product portfolio includes HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, RelaxSpace, PolarWave, and RedZone Sauna. From heated water massage and dry cold recovery to relaxation and red-light wellness experiences, our team develops equipment used in fitness clubs, universities, hospitality settings, corporate wellness programs, multifamily communities, chiropractic practices, spas, and homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine mechanical systems, assemblies, components, and enclosures for new and existing wellness products.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and bills of materials in SolidWorks.
• Build, modify, and evaluate prototypes using hands-on fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting skills.
• Plan and execute engineering tests to evaluate functionality, performance, durability, safety, reliability, and user experience.
• Conduct root-cause and failure analysis;
  document findings and implement practical corrective design solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, design reviews, and material and component selection.
• Partner with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, service, and product stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, cost, and repeatable production.
• Support pilot builds, design verification, product validation, production launch, and post-launch product improvements.
• Develop and maintain clear engineering documentation, including specifications, test plans, test reports, revision records, and design-change documentation.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to evaluate components, resolve technical issues, and improve product quality.
• Contribute ideas and technical insight during concept development, design reviews, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional mechanical engineering or product-development experience, preferably in an R&D or new-product-development environment.
• Strong to expert-level SolidWorks experience, including 3D part and assembly modeling and production-ready engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated experience taking a product or mechanical system from concept through prototype, testing, iteration, and release.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on with tools, prototypes, test equipment, and product assemblies.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience diagnosing complex mechanical or product-performance issues.
• Working knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances, and design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Ability to organize priorities, manage multiple projects, and work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing products that integrate mechanical components with plastics, metals, electronics, controls, pumps, valves, thermal systems, or other electromechanical elements.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, machining, fabrication, 3D printing, or laboratory test methods.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis, tolerance stack-ups, risk analysis, verification and validation, or formal product-development processes.
• Experience supporting products designed for frequent public or commercial use.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, or domestic production teams.

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality designs that meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability goals.
• Well-planned prototypes and tests that produce clear, actionable engineering decisions.
• Timely resolution of design and field issues through disciplined root-cause analysis.
• Accurate, complete engineering documentation that supports smooth handoff to manufacturing and service teams.
• Constructive collaboration and ownership from early concept through launch and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Clearwater, Florida facility. The role combines computer-based engineering work with hands-on activity in R&D, prototype, testing, and manufacturing areas. Local candidates or candidates able to reliably commute to Clearwater are preferred.

Benefits

WellnessSpace Brands offers a benefits package that currently includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off

Benefit eligibility and plan terms are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WellnessSpace Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and throughout employment.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clearwater, FL 33760 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person