Mechanical Engineer I/II

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer I/ II 

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Based at: St. Charles, MO 

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Hours Required per week: 40+ 

Number of people supervised: None

Company Background:

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 and/or Cardio 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
• Define and schedule appropriate travel that aligns with the project schedule(s)
• Travel domestically & internationally for new product development and production needs

Travel:

• 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
• 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 (info on conditions out of the ordinary such as extensive travel, high noise level, frequent lifting, etc…):

• Office and warehouse environment

Requirements

TRUE Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: TRUE Fitness does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or third-party placement agencies. We do not have agency agreements in place and will not accept responsibility for fees associated with unsolicited candidate referrals. Staffing agencies are asked not to contact our employees or hiring managers regarding recruiting services.

Sponsorship Notice: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.