Mechanical Design Engineer from fitness equipment industry

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Advanced Engineering

• Own the CAD architecture of commercial and consumer strength machines (selectorized, plate-loaded, and functional trainers) using SolidWorks or PTC Creo.
• Execute advanced structural analysis (FEA) to optimize steel tube frames, linkages, welds, and high-stress components for multi-million cycle fatigue life.
• Integrate dynamic mechanisms including cable-pulley systems, custom weight stack tracks, linear bearings, gas-spring adjustments, and electronic sensors.

Biomechanics, User Experience & Market Trends

• Define ergonomics and paths of motion by translating anthropometric data into user-centric machine geometry that optimizes muscle engagement and safety.
• Prototype and test physical mechanisms rapidly to evaluate the "feel," smoothly adjusting pivot points, leverage ratios, and resistance profiles.
• Market Trends across India and global benchmarks to be researched and included in the shortlisting, design and subsequent manufacturing of the products. Sale trends and product benchmarking from a competition perspective to be undertaken from a technical standpoint to enable a USP of the product.

NPI & Manufacturing Readiness

• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFMA) initiatives, partnering closely with domestic and international factories.
• Oversee prototype fabrication, build test fixtures, and establish rigorous validation protocols (destructive testing, load ratings, and lifecycle testing).
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including production-ready 2D drawings, complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), and quality control specifications.

Leadership & Strategy

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, conducting design reviews and fostering technical excellence within the team.
• Manage project timelines and cost targets, proactively identifying technical risks and engineering trade-offs.