Senior Mechanical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Department: Product & Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Base Range: $115,000 to $130,000 Annually

WHO WE ARE:

REP designs world-class, innovative gym equipment that is sold around the world, and we are now expanding into apparel, supplements, athletes, and events. REP was established in 2012 by two brothers who shared a deep passion for fitness. From our humble beginnings of selling bumper plates out of a small garage, REP has experienced remarkable growth, now occupying over 300,000+ square feet of office and distribution space in the USA and internationally. With a dedicated team of over 150+ fitness enthusiasts, our mission is to "Improve Lives by Sharing our Passion for Strength." Our commitment to innovation, customer service, and value sets us apart.

We believe in building a culture centered around fitness, so we specialize in outfitting home gyms, commercial gyms, and strength and conditioning facilities. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized multiple times when we were featured in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in 2018 and 2021 and then voted the best home strength product launch in 2022 by Garage Gym Experiment. Our team works out together, and we regularly invite fitness superstars to join us. We organize fun challenges to test our limits – and the limits of our equipment.

At REP, we continue to grow and bring new opportunities for those who want to be a part of a winning team. We firmly believe that being surrounded by like-minded individuals fuels creative energy and fosters a fun and collaborative work environment. This role does require to be onsite five days a week.

OUR CORE VALUES:

1. Think Like a Customer – We empathize with our customers; understand the 'why' behind every decision we make.
2. Progress not Perfection – We don't let perfect get in the way of good; we are better today than we were yesterday.
3. Positive Attitude – Be a glass half-full kind of person and remember to have fun.
4. Teamwork without Ego – We put the team above ourselves; we only win together.
5. Take Initiative – We drive momentum; if there is an opportunity to make us better, we want to hear it.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Our commitment to quality and transparency applies not only to our products, but to our people. We are focused on creating a fun, exciting, collaborative space that's centered around health and well-being. We empower everyone on our team to take control of their careers and balance their work and life in a modern, fast-paced environment.

Exceptional compensation package which includes:

DAY ONE BENEFITS!

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Competitive Benefits Packages Offered)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• LTD/STD, Life and AD&D (100% premiums covered by REP)
• 401k and Roth options with employer match up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RECHARGE YOURSELF!

• 4 weeks of PTO accrued during your first year
• 48 hours of sick leave annually
• 7 paid company holidays with an additional floating holiday
• Paid Parental leave after 6 months of employment
• Birthday – Paid day off

PUMPED–UP PERKS!

• Unique bonus structure that rewards exceptional individual performance as well as company-wide performance
• Full access to employee gym
• Employee discount on REP equipment and apparel
• Daily snacks and drinks provided by REP (for onsite employees)
• 'Fitness' casual attire
• Company and team building events
• Professional growth and development within the organization
• LIFE–WORK balance

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Senior Engineer acts as a team lead, an individual contributor and a consultant to the engineering team, ensuring that the product development process is followed in its entirety. There is a gradual move away from CAD work and a shift toward mentorship responsibilities, including conducting deep dives into technical issues and fostering independence and creativity in the engineering team. Please attach your portfolio to be considered for this position. We ask your portfolio to highlight what types of products you have worked on and describe your contribution to the project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Focused on but not limited to:

• Create detailed CAD models using SolidWorks.
• Lead assigned projects to completion with complete ownership and minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with Product Managers on defining customer and engineering requirements.
• Schedule and lead effective meetings with cross functional teams.
• Ability to set and achieve milestones and deadlines independently.
• Attending trade shows to learn about competitor products and talk directly with customers.
• Facilitate FMEA and Risk Analysis sessions for new and existing products.
• Troubleshoot field issues originating from Customer Service and provide workable solutions to the customer.
• Regularly engage with the Sustaining Engineering team to determine patterns or common issues with existing products.
• Review tooling drawings with the manufacturer to ensure expectations are met.
• Perform FEA simulations and calculations, when necessary, to review possible failure modes and compare the performance (e.g., stress, deflection, safety margin) of two or more solutions.
• Complete tolerance analyses to verify 100% interoperability between parts.
• Complete invention disclosure forms for intellectual property review.
• Proven ability to deliver products on time with minimal oversight.
• Work closely with the quality team to ensure manufacturers are adhering to requirements prior to pilot build.
• Choose the right material for a part based on its functional needs and cost target.
• Visit manufacturers at suitable times to review prototypes/samples, project/product schedule, and quality expectations.
• Be willing to challenge manufacturing partners to improve or change current processes in the interest of higher quality or expanding manufacturing capabilities.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and weekly 1:1s for those who report to you.
• International travel 15% expected annually.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING/QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply first principles to engineering problems including stress, strain, deflection and safety factors.
• Drive the implementation of user-centric design and design-thinking principles.
• Perform periodic audits of the Product Development Process for a given project, ensuring all required steps have been completed.
• Perform departmental seminars (lunch-N-learns) to grow team members and expose them to new knowledge.
• Introduction of processes and procedures.
• Oversee engineering tasks on projects while driving products to completion.
• Manage a small team and be responsible for their oversight.
• Exemplary communication and demonstrated management acumen.
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, offering guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify design, cost and schedule risks while simultaneously mitigating those risks through creative risk management. Ability to effectively lead projects and delegate tasks when more than one person is assigned.
• SolidWorks, PDM, Microsoft Office, MathCAD, PLM, 3D printing, Free body diagrams, GD&T.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will be expected to work on your own projects while having up to 4 direct reports.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field (master's degree is preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience and demonstrated track record of excellence in product design and development. Consumer product development a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
2. Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
3. Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
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