Mechanical Engineering Manager

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.

We are currently seeking an ambitious pace-setter to join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Manager onsite/hybrid in Logan, Utah.

iFIT is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our R&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.

ROLE COMMITMENTS

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers across design, development, and production support.
• Own the mechanical engineering roadmap for the hardware product portfolio.
• Drive NPI execution across multiple programs, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
• Build strong partnerships with contract manufacturers in Vietnam and China.
• Champion DFx principles and engineering best practices across the team.
• Deliver high-quality consumer fitness experiences and build the value of the iFIT brand portfolio.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development guidance.
• Set the technical direction for electro-mechanical system design across the fitness equipment portfolio.
• Own program execution: define milestones, manage schedules, and track deliverables for the US design team and Vietnam-based contract manufacturers.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering priorities and communicate trade-offs.
• Oversee design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation activities through the full NPI process into production.
• Coordinate with internal departments including quality, procurement, and AME, and with Vietnamese contract manufacturers to bring products from concept to market.
• Establish team goals, KPIs, and metrics to measure engineering effectiveness from design through production. <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespa