R&D Engineer

HOIST FITNESS SYSTEM•Poway, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HOIST Fitness Systems, a leading manufacturer of fitness strength equipment located in the San Diego area has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer / Designer. We are looking exclusively for a candidate who has experience designing fitness equipment or a background in biomechanical engineering. Key Responsibilities : Mechanical design and materials specifications of parts and assemblies of all new and existing products. Creative design of steel frames with integrated pivotal and structural components. Provide piece part and assembly drawings for manufacture. Work as a part of a research and development team to create new, state-of-the-art product from concept through production. Maintaining engineering schedules and managing multiple projects with aggressive deadlines. Interfacing and conferring with other engineering personnel as well as several departments to resolve problems. To work with and respect disciplines of cross functional development team, identify, quantify and permanently resolve problems. To handle simultaneous tasks where deadlines may be tight. To positively communicate with customers (internal and external), to address needs promptly and to follow through on commitments. To focus on design/aesthetics along with quality and character of end-user experience. Additional Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum of 3 years’ Mechanical Design experience
Proficiency in SolidWorks
Must be able to follow the mechanical design process and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Fitness equipment design/engineering experience a plus.
The use of FEA, kinematics and tolerance analysis software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Mechanical design and materials specifications of parts and assemblies of all new and existing products.
Creative design of steel frames with integrated pivotal and structural components.
Provide piece part and assembly drawings for manufacture.
Work as a part of a research and development team to create new, state-of-the-art product from concept through production.
Maintaining engineering schedules and managing multiple projects with aggressive deadlines.
Interfacing and conferring with other engineering personnel as well as several departments to resolve problems.
To work with and respect disciplines of cross functional development team, identify, quantify and permanently resolve problems.
To handle simultaneous tasks where deadlines may be tight.
To positively communicate with customers (internal and external), to address needs promptly and to follow through on commitments.
To focus on design/aesthetics along with quality and character of end-user experience.
Additional Duties as Assigned