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Life Fitness lists this Mechanical Engineer II (Product Improvement Engineering) opportunity in ramsey, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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. #LI-Hybrid
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, andraise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done, with a clear purpose toinspire 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 annually.
Benefits
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
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.
Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice.
By seamlessly bringing innovative, high‑performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives.
Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands.
Life Fitnessis synonymous with innovation and quality in the cardio and strength training arena. The company’s cutting‑edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency.
Hammer Strengthstands as a testament to raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate‑loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide.
By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers.
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Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out‑work, out‑match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well‑being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together.
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