Mechanical Engineer

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.

- 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

- 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

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Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Benefits - 401k with matching - Paid Holidays & PTO - Positive company culture, supportive team/management