Manufacturing Engineer

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in designing, improving, and implementing manufacturing processes that drive efficiency, quality, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with New Product Development to ensure seamless manufacturability of new products while optimizing existing production methods. The Manufacturing Engineer leads process enhancements, develops tooling and fixtures, leverages data-driven insights, and applies Lean principles to reduce waste, improve workflow, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design, manufacture and/or program final product, individual components, prototypes, tooling and manufacturing devices (custom design fixtures and devices for in-house use).

• Evaluate highly technical production and process problems and coordinate investigations and improvements.

• Estimate manufacturing costs, develop time standards and develop processes for various operations.

• Lead in developing new operation layouts to maximize utilization of floor space and man-power.

• Key contributor to capital equipment selection and purchases.

• Implement Lean Manufacturing techniques to reduce non-value added activities and increase quality, delivery, safety, customer satisfaction and minimize production costs.

• Coordinate tooling to support design specifications and schedule for new products or enhancements.

• Initiate and process Engineering Changes in an accurate and timely manner.

• Lead, track, update and communicate progress of assigned engineering projects.

• Leverage data analytics to make strategic and tactical business decisions.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

Required

• High School Diploma

• 0-3 year's working experience in an Engineering role

• Must be fluent in blueprint reading

• Must be experienced in computer skills with MS Word, CAD CAM Systems and Excel

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field and/or 0-3 years' working experience

• Ability to create designs using Solid Works

• Robotic welding experience

• Experience / training in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement

Working Conditions:

This role would be a combination of shop floor and office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation-in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.

Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.

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 $66,500 - $95,000 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Owatonna, MN and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: 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, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.