Mechanical Test Engineer

We're a leading global fitness company seeking a talented and hands-on Mechanical Project Test Engineer to work in our New Product Development (NPD) team as a specialist to evaluate and resolve potential risk and failure areas. Based on design analysis, use case study, and historical data, this engineer will establish test protocols, design and create test fixtures, set-up and execute tests, obtain and analyze data, then work with the development team on outcomes.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time

New Product Development:

Detailed mechanical and key component design review and analysis for potential failure and risk areas

Partnership with related engineering functions on failure and risk analysis

Test plan development and execution to mitigate design and use risks

Product safety review process and expertise

Understanding and application of regulatory and internal test standards

Product specification review and analysis

Project Engineering:

Support the development team with multiple projects through the New Product Development process

Support the development team for all phase gate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards

Daily interaction with development teams on design and testing

Design and Test Engineering:

Development of test standards and procedures

Design and hands-on creation of test fixtures, set-ups, and related equipment

Participate in product safety review processes

Obtain and analyze field and user data, develop and execute test protocols for root cause, design and verify solutions

Perform detailed design analysis utilizing engineering mechanics, FBD's, FEA, fatigue analysis, and related

Develop and review drawings, perform tolerance analysis, create and review sample parts

Production Transition support:

Develop functional requirements and test plans for transition of product into mass production

Requirements

Education:

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering mechanics, or similar

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of mechanical engineering

Well qualified candidates will possess engineering experience with fitness products and strong fitness market knowledge

Expertise with engineering mechanics and design analysis

Proficiency with fixture design, test setup, air cylinders, load cells, electro-mechanical control systems, and data acquisition

Strong FEA, DFMEA, test plan development and execution skills

Demonstrable experience designing components for various manufacturing processes including sheet metal, tube forming, machining, welding & joining, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Thorough experience with 3D CAD and related design analysis tools (Solidworks preferred)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals