Mechanical Engineer III

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 200+ fitness enthusiasts, our vision is to be the #1 Strength Brand in the World. 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 is based in our state-of-the-art headquarters with a bright, spacious, shared workspace; scenic views of the Rocky Mountains;

and a kitchen always stocked with healthy snacks, protein powder, and coffee. We offer a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days in the office, but there’s flexibility about which days and hours.

Our Core Values:

Think Like a Customer - We empathize with our customers; understand the ' why'behind every decision we make

Progress not Perfection - We don't let perfect get in the way of good; we are better today than we were yesterday

Positive Attitude - Be a glass half-full kind of person and remember to have fun

Teamwork without Ego - We put the team above ourselves; we only win together

Take Initiative - We drive momentum; if there is an opportunity to make us better, we want to hear it

About This Role:

As a Mechanical Engineer III, you will steer the direction of the engineering design of new products at REP, from proof of concept to mass production. You will work closely with product line managers, industrial designers, project managers, and department leadership to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. The complexity of projects at this level is high, and you will be challenged frequently with interesting problems to solve.

Wide latitude is given to make the right decisions on critical design elements.

Essential Functions: I nclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead assigned projects to completion, with full ownership of the mechanical design of one or more products and minimal oversight.
• Design and engineer complex assemblies including plastic injection molded parts, weldments, castings, and sheet metal bracketry using 3D CAD (Solid Works).
• Collaborate with Product Managers to define customer and engineering requirements; work with Industrial Designers to balance aesthetics with function and manufacturability.
• Schedule and lead effective meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Occasionally mentor junior engineers and interns, delegating work and reviewing their designs.
• Build, review and test prototypes at our in-house prototyping shop and R&D lab.
• Lead FMEA and Risk Assessment sessions to identify design risks and define mitigation plans.
• Perform FEA simulations, calculations and tolerance analysis to identify possible failure modes, validate factor of safety, pass industry standard product testing, and ensure reliability.
• Assist in defining test methodologies; interpret test results, conduct root cause analysis, and implement design improvements.
• Work with mechanical designers to create production drawings, bills of materials, and engineering change orders.
• Lead DFM (design for manufacturing) communication with contract manufacturers; review drawings and tooling to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-efficient.
• Create novel designs and complete invention disclosure forms for intellectual property review.

Travel: Up to 10% international travel.

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