Mechanical Engineer – Global Component Sourcing & Validation

The primary responsibility would be to work directly with R&D to identify, source, test, and validate components from manufacturers in the United States and Asia. The goal is to find the best components at the lowest practical cost without sacrificing quality, reliability, or performance. Mechanical Engineer – Global Component Sourcing & Validation Company: WellnessSpace Brands Location: Clearwater, Florida Position: Full-Time, On-Site Department: Research & Development / Engineering Position Overview WellnessSpace Brands is seeking a highly resourceful, hands-on Mechanical Engineer to work closely with our Research & Development team to identify, source, evaluate, and validate mechanical and electromechanical components used in our commercial wellness equipment. The primary focus is on finding the right components and manufacturers, obtaining samples, conducting technical evaluations, and ensuring that the sourced parts meet our engineering, quality, performance, and cost requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background, excellent research and problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify capable manufacturers throughout the United States and Asia, particularly China and Taiwan. We are looking for someone who enjoys researching components, communicating directly with manufacturers, comparing alternatives, conducting hands-on testing, and finding better and more cost-effective solutions. Key Responsibilities 1. Global Component Sourcing & Supplier Development Work directly with R&D engineers to understand component requirements, specifications, performance expectations, and application needs. Identify and source mechanical and electromechanical components from manufacturers in the United States, China, Taiwan, and other Asian countries. Research domestic and international manufacturers to identify competitive alternatives to existing components. Source components such as pumps, motors, valves, fittings, sensors, actuators, bearings, seals, plastics, metal fabrications, and custom-manufactured parts. Locate manufacturers capable of producing components to our specifications. Use SolidWorks or Microsoft Office to generate drawings of parts being requested. Request quotations, technical drawings, datasheets, samples, and manufacturing information. Compare suppliers based on price, performance, quality, reliability, lead time, and manufacturing capabilities. Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and overseas manufacturers. Identify opportunities for direct factory sourcing to eliminate unnecessary distribution costs. Work with purchasing to support supplier negotiations and procurement decisions. 2. Component Testing, Evaluation & Validation Develop and perform testing procedures to determine whether sourced components meet engineering requirements. Evaluate samples for mechanical performance, dimensional accuracy, material properties, durability, and overall quality. Conduct functional, performance, stress, and life-cycle testing as appropriate. Identify potential failure modes and reliability concerns before components are approved for production. Document test results, technical evaluations, and recommendations. 3. Cost Reduction & Value Engineering Continuously research alternative components and manufacturers to reduce product costs. Evaluate opportunities to replace custom components with commercially available alternatives. Compare total component costs, including tooling, shipping, tariffs, minimum order quantities, and quality considerations. Work with manufacturers to identify material or process changes that improve cost efficiency. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering, component engineering, product development, or technical sourcing. Strong understanding of mechanical and electromechanical components. Experience evaluating component spe…

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