Mechanical Engineer I

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About the Opportunity:

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. You'll be part of the team responsible for the mechanical design, analysis, and release of components and systems for our industry-leading strength and cardio fitness equipment from concept to production launch, as well as supporting existing products, resolving field, service, and manufacturing issues, as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design and document components and systems consisting of sheet metal, castings, structural tubing, plastic and electromechanical components using SolidWorks design software.
• Perform engineering analyses, such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), dynamic simulations, design calculations, and tolerance analysis, to prove out the feasibility of component and sub-system designs.
• Work with the product development team to develop product specifications and timelines.
• Work with Reliability and Compliance teams to develop component and product test plans.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, Product Management, manufacturing, purchasing and document control departments within Life Fitness as well as outside customers and vendors.
• Ensure product and component designs meet aesthetic, reliability, cost, manufacturability and regulatory requirements.
• Development and procurement of prototype parts and building of prototype units.
• Develop and release production Bills of Materials (BOM’s)
• Provide input to improve Mechanical Engineering department processes and procedures as assigned.
• Follow Life Fitness Mechanical Engineering departmental procedures and design guidelines to complete engineering tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Knowledge of 3D CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
• Understanding of 2-D drawing development and drafting standards.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Capable of completing engineering analyses, such as: FEA, Hand calculations
• Knowledge of metal part design, including: Sheet metal, Weldments, Castings, Machined components, Aluminum extrusions
• Knowledge of plastic component design, including: Injection molding, Extrusions
• Knowledge of electromechanical component design/application, preferred
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, such as Teamcenter, preferred
• Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with external and internal teams
• Demonstrated leadership experience in professional or volunteer organizations is preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

• 0-3 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in a related field

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $68,600 - $97,600 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities.  The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Ramsey, MN and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

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.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life 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. We’ll 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 we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.  

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 regarding employment, recruitment 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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Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.