Product Development Engineer

TRUE Fitness is a leading manufacturer of premium cardio and strength fitness products for both the commercial and retail market. Dedicated to outstanding quality and superior design, the company and its fitness equipment are consistently ranked among the top in the industry. TRUE Fitness is based in St. Louis, Missouri and has a network of dealers throughout the country and around the globe.   

This position is in the Product Development Team at True Fitness. The individual will focus on the development of Strength related products and support both new and current products.

  Job Summary:

• New Product Development Projects
  • Create and Modify 3d/2d models in Solidworks
  • Create documentation which includes Assembly Guides, Owner's Manuals, Service Drawings, Exploded Views
  • Develop and manage projects, schedules, and budgets
  • Lead cross-functional work with Marketing, Sales, Technology, Service, Quality, Testing, Warehouse, Overseas Partners, and Industrial Design to ensure project specifications are met
  • Prepare, schedule and lead project reviews
• 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
  • Total travel up to 15%

Qualifications:

• BSME or MSME
• 3+ years in consumer products preferred
• 1+ year project management experience
• 2+ years in fitness equipment (Strength preferred)
• Strong communication, collaboration and project management skills
  • Email, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Project schedule tools, Microsoft Project preferred
  • Ability to lead teleconference and face-to-face cross-functional meetings
• Technical skills
  • 3D CAD, Solidworks preferred
• Experience in machine design, and linkage design

Education:

• BSME or MSME

 Working conditions:

• Office and warehouse environment

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