Mechanical Engineer II (Product Improvement Engineering)

lifefitness; Ramsey (MN); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is hiring a Mechanical Engineer II to design, analyze, and release components for cardio and strength equipment. You will work with SolidWorks on sheet metal, castings, and electromechanical parts, performing FEA and tolerance analyses, and collaborating across Product Management, manufacturing, and suppliers.

The role is hybrid at the Ramsey, MN facility with in-office collaboration days M/F remote and T-Th.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years in mechanical engineering in related field.
• Strong CAD skills, especially SolidWorks.
• Good drawing development and drafting standards understanding.
• Experience with FEA and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and document components and systems using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering analyses (FEA, dynamic simulations, tolerances).
• Develop product specs and timelines with the product team.
• Create test plans with reliability and compliance teams.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and vendors.
• Ensure designs meet reliability, cost, manufacturability and regulatory needs.
• Develop and release BOMs and prototype parts.
• Lead projects to improve department processes.
• Travel up to 20% for supplier visits and prototyping.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

GD&T

BOM management

FEA

Dynamics & calculations

Sheet metal & castings design

Electromechanical design

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Job description

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

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 II to join our team. You'll 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 our manufacturing facility in Ramsey, MN. M/F remote and T‑Th are in‑office collaboration days.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, you will:

• 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.
• Develop and procure prototype parts and build prototype units.
• Develop and release production Bills of Materials (BOM's)
• Lead projects 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.
• Travel up to approximately 20% to support supplier visits, prototyping, and production activities
• Mentor others within the department

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Mechanical Engineer:

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, required
• 3+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer in a related field
• Efficient with 3D CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
• Good understanding of drawing development and drafting standards.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred
• Good understanding of BOM development/management
• Capable of completing engineering analyses, such as: FEA, heat transfer, dynamic simulation, various hand calculations
• Good knowledge of metal part design, including: sheet metal, weldments, castings, machined components, aluminum extrusions
• Good knowledge of plastic component design, preferred, including: injection molding, extrusions, thermoforming
• Knowledge of electromechanical component design/application, preferred
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, such as Teamcenter preferred
• Working knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with external and internal teams
• Demonstrated indirect leadership experience in professional or volunteer organizations preferred

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation -in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives.

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 $81,000 - $117,400