Senior Mechanical Engineer at FitLab INC

About FitLab:

FitLab is a performance lifestyle company that inspires movement and builds community through the most beloved products, studios, events, and athletes on the planet. As we enter an exciting phase of growth, The Product Development team is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive expertise in leading teams, designing, developing, and patenting (design, trade dress, and utility) fitness equipment. This role is crucial to driving our product innovation and global manufacturing initiatives.

Job Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design, development, and testing of both new and existing fitness equipment products. You will play a key role in innovating our current market offerings while also driving new product development. This position requires a highly experienced professional with a deep understanding of mechanical systems, software engineering, and global manufacturing processes, especially in Asia. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, from concept development to mass production, ensuring the highest quality standards and patentable innovations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development & Innovation: Lead the design and development of new and existing fitness products, creating detailed product requirement documents (PRDs) and driving improvements in functionality, performance, and design.
• Patent Expertise: Lead the patenting process for designs, trade dress, and utility/design patents.
• Test Protocols & Reporting: Create, execute, and report on comprehensive test protocols to validate product performance, durability, and safety standards using statistical methods.
• Global Manufacturing Oversight: Manage manufacturing processes on a global scale, with a focus on suppliers in Asia, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Project Management: Oversee project timelines and deliverables using project management software like Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products — new and existing — meet rigorous quality control standards before release.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and marketing, to deliver market-leading fitness products and improvements to current offerings.
• Miscellaneous projects and other related duties as assigned.

• Foster, support, and value diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace.
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 10 years in fitness equipment design and development, including experience working on products already in the market.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong leadership experience, having managed and led engineering teams.
• Extensive experience securing and managing design, trade dress, and utility patents.
• Experience managing global manufacturing, particularly with suppliers in Asia.
• Proficient in industry-leading tools, including SolidWorks and project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving mechanical and manufacturing challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• This position requires up to 10% travel, which may include some international travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma certifications.
• Experience applying software engineering to mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with other industry-standard CAD or simulation tools.
• Experience with IoT or smart fitness devices is a plus.

Physical demands and work environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift, move, and/or transport up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of machinery.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality.
• Lead cutting-edge projects that influence the global fitness equipment market, including product improvement for existing market leaders.
• Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Compensation details: 125000-175000 Yearly Salary

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