Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Mechanical Engineering and Innovation the Mechanical Engineer II will be responsible for the development, deployment, and execution of the Innovation process for strength and cardio fitness products to ensure a smooth transition from the R&D phase through final prototyping. 

This role will partner closely with Innovation team and Innovation Product Manager to ensure all aspects of the product design or technical design are optimized for prototyping, quality, and initial costing. The Mechanical Engineer II may work with a third-party manufacturer to determine part specifications and design iterations based on manufacturing capabilities during the prototyping phase. Identification and communication of design intent and design understanding to the industrial design and NPD design teams for them to translate those into marketing and production requirements for the supplier.

Responsibilities:

· Ensures reliability, manufacturability and the smooth product transition from the R&D phase to full prototype including understanding of quality and Asia manufacturing.

· Drives technical designs that may improve ergonomics or customer needs.

· Understands and works with Sr. Engineers in all activities towards prototype readiness ensuring product reliability and manufacturability

· Ensures creation of prototype, through R&D and consumer insights

· Attends project reviews and design reviews

· Generate project requirements and initiate technical investigations of new potential products 

· Presents updates at project reviews on prototype readiness and issues

· Able to analyze engineering CAD models for prototyping and testability

· Drives continuous improvement throughout the Innovation lifecycle

· Other duties as required.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or Science area of study or equivalent

Experience:

· 3 to 5 years in a Mechanical Design Engineering/Manufacturing Environment

· Consumer products design experience

· Previous exposure of NPD (New Product Development)

· Experience with 3D CAD and FEA (SolidWorks)

· Experience with a variety of materials and processes a plus

· Working knowledge of FMEA, Risk Analysis and tolerance stack ups 

· Experience with Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing techniques 

Benefits:

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 programs