Mechanical Design Engineer – Strength Equipment

About the role

Build the Equipment That Builds Athletes
Do you get excited about steel fabrication, weldments, mechanical systems, and seeing a product go from a sketch to a finished machine on the production floor? At Matrix Fitness, we're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to help create the next generation of commercial strength equipment used by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, universities, professional teams, and health clubs around the world.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design industry-leading strength equipment
• Create 3D CAD models, weldments, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks
• Engineer structural steel components, fabricated assemblies, and mechanical mechanisms
• Collaborate with Industrial Designers to transform concepts into production-ready equipment
• Conduct engineering reviews to ensure performance, durability, safety, and manufacturability
• Support product costing, tooling development, and supplier collaboration
• Prototype, build & test
• Evaluate product performance, durability, fatigue life, and user experience
• Develop and execute validation plans and test procedures
• Analyze design failures and implement improvements
• Work directly with technicians, welders, fabricators, and manufacturing teams to solve real-world problems
• Manufacturing & product launch support
• Collaborate with domestic and international manufacturing teams
• Travels internationally 2-4 times a year 1-2 weeks at a time for both manufacturing and trade show support
• Improve product quality, assembly efficiency, and manufacturing processes
• Investigate production issues and implement long-term solutions
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives

Requirements

• What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
• We're Looking For Engineers Who Enjoy Getting Out Of The Office And Into The Shop.
• You May Be a Great Fit If You Have work or personal experience with welding, fabrication, machining, automotive projects, racing, motorcycles, or building equipment
• Have experience working with steel structures, weldments, and fabricated assemblies
• Like solving practical mechanical challenges
• Are comfortable working directly with prototypes and production teams
• Want to see your designs become real products used around the world
• Have a passion for strength training, fitness equipment, or sports performance

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of mechanical design, product development, or manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Able to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing welded, fabrication, machined, or manufacturing steel structures
• Knowledge of strength training equipment, fitness equipment, or sporting goods products
• Experience with FEA, structural analysis, DFMEA, and product validation testing
• Consumer or commercial product development experience
• Familiarity with sheet metal, tubing, castings, and injection-molded components
• Experience supporting products from prototype through mass production

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits program for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D for eligible employees
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options, depending on plan eligibility
• 401(k) retirement plan options for eligible employees
• Employee product discount, wellness resources, and additional employee support programs