Engineering Manager – Key Technology and Testing

Position Overview:

The Engineering Manager Key Technology and Testing leads a team of engineering subject matter experts for the research and development of highly technical and innovative fitness product solutions. The scope of work encompasses advanced development of new products product and component design analysis and design and creation of specialized test machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities:

Personnel:

Assists VP of R&D in attracting and hiring top engineering talent

Provides work direction to lower level engineers trains and mentors staff in product development processes

Coaches engineers to achieve 100% of their KPIs

KT Engineering:

Lead a team of subject matter experts on multiple projects through Key Technology process for development of highly technical and innovative solutions

Support new product development teams with detailed mechanical and key component design review and analysis

Partnership with system electrical software and related engineering functions on failure and risk analysis

Product specification review and analysis

Test Engineering:

Development of test standards and procedures

Design and hands-on creation of test fixtures set-ups and related equipment

Participate in product safety review processes

Thorough understanding and application of regulatory and internal test standards

Obtain and analyze field and user data develop and execute test protocols for root cause design and verify solutions

Develop mechanical and electro-mechanical designs perform cost analysis BOM generation and audit

Perform detailed design analysis utilizing engineering mechanics FBDs FEA fatigue analysis and related

Train local and Asia-based staff on design and test requirements

Production support:

Lead team on analysis of field quality and product safety data enhance designs to improve products

Review quality and inspection data perform product sample reviews and make design decisions support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency

Marginal Job Functions:

Other projects as needed.

Education:

4-year degree in relevant Engineering field or equivalent engineering experience

MBA and/or advanced degree in Engineering a plus

Experience:

5 years Project Engineering or Project Management experience

5 years design engineering experience with plastics linkages mechanisms machinery (consumer goods a plus)

Demonstrated leadership abilities through past record of success

Strong knowledge of 3D CAD software and FEA tools

Ability to read and understand patents

Other Requirements:

Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours

Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals

Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers

Excellent written and verbal communication 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