Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer participates in a cross-functional team to design, develop, and test new fitness products for Precor. They are expected to develop mechanical components and technology strategies for new products that meet and exceed customer requirements. The Senior Mechanical Engineer acts as the lead engineer on a project, assigning specific tasks to the engineers provided by the functional manager and ensuring that all engineering aspects of the product are considered and addressed.

In this role, the Senior Mechanical Engineer develops new fitness products and makes improvements to existing products. This candidate will develop and evaluate products and components for cost, reliability, and customer expectations to ensure product excellence. The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides mentorship, guidance and review of other design engineer’s work. Being a good communicator is critical to ensure information is provided so the final product can be manufactured, sold, and maintained within the Precor business model.

Responsibilities

Develops core technologies required by Precor to sustain or improve its competitive advantage.

Designs, develops, analyzes and documents product designs which meet the functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability and safety requirements of Precor and its customers.

Develops design improvements, based on field data and customer feedback that enhance the reliability, profitability, ease of use and overall customer experience of Precor products.

Acquires and applies skills necessary to accomplish the above. A desire and passion for continuous improvement is essential for success.

Identifies, quantifies, and implements tools, methods, processes and equipment which improve the capability of the department.

Effectively communicates information to company personnel, customers and suppliers which they require to do their jobs. This communication must be objective and accomplished in a neutral to positive manner.

Serves as a mentor to other engineers within the company, helping them develop their design, analysis and problem solving skills.

Appreciates and thrives in an environment of feedback with an eye towards continuous improvement both personally and from a product standpoint.

May serve as the Lead Engineer throughout the New Product Introduction process, working closely with the Product Line Architect, defining schedules, assigning tasks and quantifying progress against project cost, quality and schedule

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Product Design Engineering

6+ years of product design/engineering experience, including the use of standard mechanical engineering analysis and software (i.e. FEA, kinematics and tolerance analysis).

Experience in:

Design for manufacturability and assembly.

Design and manufacturing of plastic molded parts.

Design and manufacture of sheet metal, bent tube and welded components.

Design of cast and powder metal parts.

Experience in the selection and design of power transfer products such as bearings, shafting, screw drives, pulleys and belts.

Ability to analyze components and assemblies for static strength and fatigue life.

Ability to use industry standard CAD systems for solid modeling and surfacing, design and documentation.

Ability to use standard shop tools and assemble your designs.

Ability to correctly use standard test and measurement equipment to quantify design margins and problems.

Ability to identify, quantify, and resolve problems.

Ability to use Windows based PC's and standard software applications including Excel and Word.

Ability to positively communicate with customers (internal and external), to address their needs promptly and to follow through on commitments.

Ability to establish technical standards, methods and priorities.

Ability to communicate plans, projects and capabilities to Senior Management.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degree

Pay Range: $114,000 to $125,000

The pay range represents the low and high end of the anticipated pay range for this position based at our Woodinville, WA headquarters. The actual pay offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and if the location for the job changes. Our pay is just one component of Precor’s total rewards strategy that also includes region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and well-being of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off policy

Short-term and long-term disability

Access to Employee Assistance Program; including access to mental health services

401(k) including employer match

Pet insurance and so much more!

About Precor

Precor is known for developing and manufacturing the most innovative and reliable commercial fitness equipment on the market. With over 40 years of empowering exercisers, trainers, business owners, and operators alike we take pride in offering world-class fitness solutions across over 13,000 facilities and 100+ countries. We sweat every detail to bring best-in-class product solutions into commercial facilities, meeting exercisers wherever they are: at work, at school, in the gym, or on the road.

Precor is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation regarding the application/interview process or are having difficulty using our website for application purposes, please contact: