Sr. Quality Manager - Echelon Fitness

We are Echelon, a global fitness, wellness, and sports leader!

Welcome to the heartbeat of Echelon Fitness, where we"re not just raising the bar; we"re rewriting the entire fitness playbook. Think of us as the rebels of the fitness world—the ones who dare to blur the lines between sweat sessions and entertainment extravaganzas.

Here at Echelon, we"re more than just a company; we"re a movement. Picture a team of driven individuals who eat challenges for breakfast and wash them down with a protein shake. We"re the tech junkies, the fitness fanatics, the creative sparks, and the unapologetic dreamers, all converging to create something truly extraordinary.

So, if you"re ready to break free from the ordinary and dive headfirst into a world where fitness meets multimedia magic, you"ve found your tribe. Join us as we redefine what it means to break a sweat and break boundaries simultaneously. With Echelon Fitness, the future of fitness isn"t just bright—it"s downright exhilarating. Let"s rewrite the rules together.

About the role

Job Title:Sr. Quality Manager

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Reports To: VP, Product Development

About us:

We are an innovative connected fitness brand making at-home, connected fitness more accessible. We offer a line of connected products – bikes, rowers, treadmills, fitness mirrors, cold plunge pools – and an app experience allowing its members to participate in live and on-demand fitness classes.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a full-time individual with experience in product quality control, quality assurance & testing standards who also has hands-on technical skills. This position reports directly to the VP, Product Development. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of quality and engineering experience preferably in fitness equipment. Experience in International testing and certification standards.. This role offers the opportunity to join a close-knit team and play a key role in shaping the future of Echelon Fitness.

Responsibilities:

• Managers Quality Control, Quality Assurance & product inspection standards for fitness and recovery products.

• Managers International testing and certifications to ensure compliance with all safety standards; ie; USA/Canada UL/ELT, FCC, ASTM, ISTA, TCPH, CA Prop 65 along with EU/UK CE, EN957, RoSH, Reach, ErP etc…

• Works closely with our China factories on current products and new projects, participating in calls 3 evenings a week with our China factories.

• Hands on knowledge of our equipment, troubleshooting, and improvements.

• Works closely with our tech Team in Florida and China.

• Support Engineering team; Product Development Assistant, Industrial Designer, Product Manager.

• Manages two China employees; Product Support & Inspection Manager and Inspector.

• Supports customer service on product issues, troubleshooting and customer support.

• Participates in team meetings with senior management.

• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities.

• Works closely with the sales, customer service, graphics and marketing teams.

• Travel to China as needed. (<10%)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in product development, engineering, quality and testing standards.

• 3+ years of experience working with fitness equipment, knowledge of cold plunge pools a plus. .

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

• Experience with China factories

• Knowledge of product APP's, FW updates support Tech team.

• Passion for achieving goals and contributing to a team's success.

• Creative and innovative mindset with a positive attitude.

• Comfortable traveling to China working with factories.

• Excellent communication skills.

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