Manufacturing Design Engineer

About the role

As an integral member of a cross-functional team, collaborate with Project Engineering, Industrial Design, and Factory Engineering to design and develop new fitness products. Perform a variety of technical assignments to support various projects through the Key Technology (KT) and New Product Development (NPD) processes led by a project engineer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD models and drawings for various components and assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with product specifications, internal and external standards, and testing requirements.
• Complete document control tasks relating to the creation, maintenance, organization and improvement of technical related documentation.
• Conduct product and component testing to validate designs.
• Work with engineering team, and other members of the product development team to translate customer requirements into engineering product specifications.
• Frequent communication with North America and Asia-based project team members to ensure alignment on technical issues and project deliverables.
• Research and develop engineering test specifications.
• Conduct patent searches and create/submit invention disclosures.
• Create CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies for products from prototype phases through production.
• Hold technical design reviews and other engineering meetings to support product development.
• Develop and maintain estimated tooling/cost estimates.
• Develop and maintain a structured BOM (Bill Of Materials).
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering to ensure the product is manufacturable and meets the costing requirements defined in the product specification.
• Determine and maximize container utilization and package size.
• Develop DFMEAs, complete or support strength and fatigue analysis of all design proposals to ensure the product meets the design requirements.
• Conduct testing to validate strength and fatigue analysis.
• Meet all project milestones and deadlines.
• Review quality and inspection data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support and troubleshoot the introduction of new products into mass production, developing functional requirements and test plans.
• Assist Asia-based engineering and factory manufacturing teams on design requirements.
• Perform other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with steel manufacturing a plus.
• Experience designing consumer products preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with hobbies or projects showcasing your passion for design.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals.