Mechanical Design Engineer-Summer Internship

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Innovation Product Manager we are seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to support the development of innovative fitness equipment and training systems. This role provides hands-on experience in product design prototyping testing and manufacturing support. The intern will collaborate with engineers industrial designers and manufacturing teams to help design safe durable and ergonomic strength and conditioning equipment used by athletes gyms and consumers worldwide.

This internship offers exposure to the full product development lifecyclefrom concept development and CAD modeling to prototyping testing and design validation.

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Development

Assist in the design and development of strength training equipment cardio machines and accessory components.

Create and modify 3D CAD models assemblies and detailed drawings using software such as SolidWorks Creo or similar CAD tools.

Develop design concepts perform tolerance analysis and create parametric models for new and existing products.

Support design improvements focused on durability safety manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Prototyping & Testing

Participate in prototype fabrication assembly and testing of new fitness equipment.

Assist with mechanical testing including load testing fatigue testing and safety verification.

Document test results and recommend design improvements based on findings.

Engineering Analysis

Perform basic engineering calculations related to loads stress motion and structural performance.

Assist with finite element analysis (FEA) simulations to validate design concepts.

Support failure analysis and root cause investigations for product improvements.

Manufacturing Support

Work with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are optimized for fabrication and assembly.

Help create engineering drawings BOMs (Bills of Materials) and assembly documentation.

Support vendor communication and part sourcing when needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with industrial design marketing and product management teams to meet product requirements.

Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions.

Provide documentation updates within engineering data management systems.

Marginal Job Functions:

Other projects as needed.

Education:

Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks Creo Inventor or similar)

Experience:

Basic knowledge of mechanical design principles

Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T fundamentals

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Strong communication and documentation skills

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