Mechanical Engineer II (Product Improvement Engineering)

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength; Ramsey (MN); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Long-term disability & life insurance

Health savings account

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Ramsey, MN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design, analyze, and release components and assemblies for cardio and strength equipment. You will leverage SolidWorks to develop parts, perform FEA and tolerance studies, and collaborate with product management, manufacturing and suppliers.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of experience, and strong CAD/drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a related field.
• SolidWorks CAD skills with strong drafting and drawing standards.
• Knowledge of GD&T preferred.
• Experience with BOM development/management and PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and document components and systems using sheet metal, castings, tubing, plastic and electromechanical parts with SolidWorks.
• Perform FEA, dynamic simulations, design calculations and tolerance analysis.
• Develop product specifications, timelines and test plans with cross-functional teams.
• Lead projects and mentor others in the Mechanical Engineering department.
• Travel up to ~20% for supplier visits and prototyping.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

FEA

GD&T

BOM

PLM

DFSS

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

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.

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’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.

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 annually.

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

Employees also have access to our state‑of‑the‑art on‑site fitness center featuring industry‑leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday.

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.