Mechanical Engineer I
Job Location:
Owatonna, MN - USA
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Job Summary
Are you a Mechanical Engineer passionate about fitness and looking to gain hands-on experience and grow your skills Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for a Mechanical Engineer I to join our team. Youll be part of a team responsible for the design analysis and release of components and assemblies used in industry-leading cardio and strength fitness equipment from concept through production launch. The role is ideal for a candidate with strong CAD skills particularly in SolidWorks and a willingness to learn and grow in part design and product development. The engineer will also support existing products by assisting in resolving field service and manufacturing issues as needed.
This is a hybrid role based out of either our manufacturing facility in Owatonna MN or the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Schaumburg IL. M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days** #LI-Hybrid
As a Mechanical Engineer at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength you will:
- Design and develop components and assemblies using SolidWorks CAD software
- Create 3D models detailed drawings and engineering documentation for manufacturing
- Support product development activities including concept generation prototyping and design validation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management Manufacturing Reliability Purchasing and suppliers
- Assist in developing product specifications timelines and test plans
- Support prototype builds testing and iterative design improvements
- Develop and release production Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Help resolve design-related issues for existing products in manufacturing and the field
- Travel up to approximately 20% to support supplier visits prototyping and production activities
- Follow Mechanical Engineering procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Mechanical Engineer:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 03 years of experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Understanding of 2D drawing creation and drafting standards
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Knowledge of plastic part design including; injection molding Part design for manufacturability (DFM) draft ribs bosses and wall thickness considerations
- Knowledge of metal part design including; sheet metal weldments castings machined components and aluminum extrusions
- Exposure to engineering analysis methods (FEA or hand calculations preferred)
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills in product design and manufacturing
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
- Internship co-op or academic project experience involving CAD design
- Exposure to plastic component design or consumer product development
- Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g. Teamcenter)
- Hands-on experience with prototyping or fabrication
- Basic knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strengthwe think customer firstplay as one team andraise the bar on fitness innovationin the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives. If youre ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your careerLife Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths push your limits and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you we invite you to apply. Well work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description then well hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If its not the right opportunity this time well always let you know.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members including but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical dental and vision insurance parental medical and military leaves of absence paid time off including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability health savings account health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance hospital indemnity; identity protection legal services adoption assistance tuition assistance commuter benefits employee discounts and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regardingemploymentrecruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship status disability protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
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