Research Development Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Wellness Space 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 Solid Works expertise with practical mechanical aptitude and enjoys working directly with prototypes, components, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced product-development environment.

About Wellness Space Brands

Wellness Space Brands designs and manufactures experiential wellness products that support physical recovery, relaxation, and mental well-being. Our product portfolio includes Hydro Massage, Cryo Lounge+, Relax Space, Polar Wave, and Red Zone 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 Solid Works.
• 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 Solid Works 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…