Mechanical Engineering Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">iFIT’s vision is to create the world's most holistic health and fitness platform, integrating all elements of health - physical fitness, mental health, nutrition and active recovery - into a seamless interactive experience. We develop proprietary software that learns and adjusts to the habits of each person as it delivers immersive content that guides them on their own individual fitness journey.</span></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are currently seeking an ambitious pace-setter to join our team as a <strong>Mechanical Engineering Manager onsite/hybrid in Logan, Utah.</strong></span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">iFIT is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our R&amp;D Hardware Engineering team in the design and development of market-leading fitness products. The ideal candidate brings deep mechanical engineering expertise, a track record of shipping high-volume consumer products, and the leadership ability to grow and inspire a cross-functional engineering team. You will set technical direction, drive execution across multiple concurrent programs, and serve as a key stakeholder in delivering innovative, manufacturable products from concept through production.</span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">COMPENSATION </span></strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">$130,000 - $175,000</span></strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]">&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">ROLE COMMITMENTS</span></strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers across design, development, and production support.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Own the mechanical engineering roadmap for the hardware product portfolio.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive NPI execution across multiple programs, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build strong partnerships with contract manufacturers in Vietnam and China.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Champion DFx principles and engineering best practices across the team.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deliver high-quality consumer fitness experiences and build the value of the iFIT brand portfolio.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development guidance.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Set the technical direction for electro-mechanical system design across the fitness equipment portfolio.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Own program execution: define milestones, manage schedules, and track deliverables for the US design team and Vietnam-based contract manufacturers.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering priorities and communicate trade-offs.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation activities through the full NPI process into production.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with internal departments including quality, procurement, and AME, and with Vietnamese contract manufacturers to bring products from concept to market.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Establish team goals, KPIs, and metrics to measure engineering effectiveness from design through production.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain relationships with Vietnam- and China-based suppliers and supply chain partners.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead mechanical design and development programs using SolidWorks, ensuring design intent is executed accurately through manufacturing.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage complex electro-mechanical product programs from design through high-volume manufacturing and production support.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Direct structural integrity analyses including FEA, and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Own product cost estimation and BOM management throughout development and into the supply chain.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive DFx (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Serviceability) compliance across all programs.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee comprehensive test plans to validate hardware performance, functionality, and durability.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of hardware defects; implement preventive measures to minimize future occurrences.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Guide teams in designing parts for plastic injection moulding, steel fabrication, machining, forging, and casting.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain working knowledge of tolerances and clearances for bushings, bearings, and complex mechanical systems.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review and approve BOMs, ECOs, engineering drawings, tolerances, and assembly instructions.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mentor engineers in design for manufacturability, system architecture, and project management.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate technical and program status effectively to team members, cross-functional partners, and senior leadership.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage multiple concurrent development programs while maintaining schedules and quality standards.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Travel internationally to Asia on an occasional basis (10–20%) to support supplier relationships and production activities.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stay current with advancements in hardware testing, manufacturing methodologies, and industry best practices.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with Google Workspace, Excel, Arena, Slack, and Atlassian (Jira/Confluence).</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE </span></strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Education and Basic Qualifications</span></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering from a 4-year accredited college/university; M.S. preferred.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with 3+ years in a people management or senior technical lead role.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD platform with 10+ years of experience.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated success leading engineering teams through the full product lifecycle from concept to high-volume production.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deep expertise in DFx, manufacturing processes, and supply chain collaboration.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience managing NPI programs with Vietnam- and China-based contract manufacturers.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent continuous improvement experience.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional global environment.</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong> </span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Compensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan, and exemption status. Although we currently may consider hiring in the states listed below, not all positions are available in all locations, and work in a particular state is not guaranteed. Current list of states where iFIT may consider hiring: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY. </span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Subject to applicable state laws, your employment at iFIT is "at-will". At-will employment means that you and the company each have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any cause or for no cause at all.</span></p> <p></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$130,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$175,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>iFIT does&nbsp;</em><em>not discriminate&nbsp;</em><em>in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>