Lead Engineer

Job Summary:

• Process & Procedure
  • Support and implement PDP, ECN/ECR, and other process, procedure
  • Prepare, schedule and lead PDP tollgate reviews
  • Mentor other Engineers on how to effectively implement engineering process and procedure
  • Use risk assessment tools for all engineering projects
  • Interactions between engineering, cross-functional groups, and external companies across all engineering processes
• New Product Development Projects
  • Lead high-risk new development projects
  • Coordinate with the Engineering Management to understand project goals
  • Develop and manage the project schedule and budget
  • Drive feedback from PD, Marketing, Sales, Management, etc. to develop and evaluate project specifications
  • Lead cross-functional work with Marketing, Sales, Technology, Service, Quality, Testing, Warehouse and Industrial Design to ensure project specifications are met
  • Drive communication with manufacturing to develop, prototype, and evaluate design concepts
  • Responsible for critical design analysis, including (but not limited to) concept selection, DFM, FMEA, GD&T, test plan generation, dynamic and static loading, packaging, agency compliance
  • Ensure new products are engineered with appropriate structure, components, and materials
  • Incorporate DFM and DFA principles into new product designs
  • Work closely with the Technology and Testing groups to ensure appropriate electronics, wiring, and software designs are being considered and included
  • Manage day-to-day project communication and issue tracking lists
• Current Product Improvement Projects
  • Gather information and concerns from Quality and Service
  • Monitor and understand production inspection reports
  • Lead discussions with manufacturing to make improvements to address SCAR, Quality, and Service concerns
  • Review and manage relevant ECN/ECR
  • Work with Service and Quality to understand implementation schedule and backwards compatibility concerns
  • Provide ECN/ECR approval
• Project Workload
  • Multiple major projects
  • Multiple small (quality, running change) projects, often in parallel with a large project
  • Provide subject matter expertise and experience in support of other PD projects
• Travel
  • Define and schedule appropriate travel that aligns with the project schedule(s)
  • Travel domestically & internationally for new product development and production needs
  • Attend customer sites, as needed
  • Attend and report on trade shows, as needed

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications

• • BSME or MSME
  • 5 years minimum experience in consumer products preferred
  • 1 year minimum experience in project management
  • 4 years minimum in fitness equipment
  • Exceptional communication and project management skills
    • Email, PowerPoint, Excel
    • Project schedule tools, Microsoft Office preferred
    • Ability to lead teleconference and face-to-face cross-functional meetings
  • Technical skills
    • 3D CAD, Solidworks preferred
    • FMEA & Test Plan generation
    • Experience in machine design, linkage design, and power transmission required

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