Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
About the Opportunity:
JOB PURPOSE:
The Manufacturing Engineer II supports manufacturing projects to ensure schedule and financial adherence to established divisional goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Drive continuous improvement efforts in the plant in terms of safety, quality, cost and delivery
- Develop value stream maps, standard work/process sheets, routings, capacity analysis, and line layouts to assist continuous improvement efforts
- Utilize Lean Six-Sigma concepts to eliminate waste, reduce process variation, increase production throughout, and improve material flow and part availability (PFEP/line replenishment)
- Conduct and participate in Kaizen events and train line workers to drive Lean principles like Kanban and one-piece flow
- Assist in tooling and fixture design, fabrication, and installation, to ensure quality specifications and drive process improvement
- Seek process optimization through capital equipment justification and acquisition and introduction of new technologies into existing processes
- Develop/maintain Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
- Provide manufacturing engineering support to new product introductions using the tools/methods and the PACE process
- Participate proactively in cross-functional teams
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three (3) years experience in a lean manufacturing environment
- B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- Must possess strong understanding of Lean principles/methods including Value Stream Maps, 5S, Kaizen, etc.
- Must be a "hands-on" problem-solver with the ability to multi-task on several projects and maintain high quality and timeliness of deliverables
- Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to effectively communicate with all areas of the organization
- Must be able to apply root cause analysis and problem-solving tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office skills, experience with Oracle and/or Solid Works
Want to take the next step in your career?
Life Fitness takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.
Life Fitness is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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What We Do
For over five decades, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength has crafted state-of-the art cardio and strength equipment that moves in sync with the human body, helping athletes and exercisers globally, become faster, stronger, and healthier.
We created fitness. Now we’re making it better.
In 1968 Dr. Keene Dimick invented the first piece of electronic fitness equipment – the exercise bike. His creative spirit is in our DNA and continues to inspire us every day.
Today, the way people live, work and play is ever-changing. A phenomenon that is putting new challenges on our collective wellbeing. As creators in fitness, we notice and act on this by innovating, engineering and manufacturing the best workout experiences that move every partner, customer, athlete and exerciser, forward together.
We believe that everybody gains from working out.
That is why, at Life Fitness/Hammer Strength, we partner with our customers to create intuitive, high-performance, cardio and strength solutions, that move with the body’s natural biomechanics to make every goal feel possible.
Driven by the standards demanded by elite athletes, we share a passion to engineer our products to be accessible to all – young and old, athlete and improver, well and in-recovery.
As experts in fitness equipment innovation, we set the bar for our industry. By never compromising on performance, quality, or reliability, we continue to raise that bar.
Our purpose is to empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
Why Work With Us
We’re a customer-centric team, passionate about working together to deliver innovative fitness solutions that benefit both facilities and exercisers in over 160 countries. We value proactive collaborators who love a challenge, are eager to make a lasting impact, and are interested in growing with our business.
Inspire. Innovate. Make an impact
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