Quality and Design Assurance Engineer

# Purpose Brands Purpose Brands, the parent company of Orange theory, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, The Bar Method, and Basecamp Fitness, is seeking a Quality and Design Assurance Engineer to join its team. This is a great position for someone who is looking to expand their career, and join a company with a fun, fast-paced and inspirational culture.
The Quality and Design Assurance Engineer is responsible for leading design assurance, quality, and reliability engineering activities across multiple Fitness Equipment product categories. This role oversees all hardware product quality matters, supporting both new product development and existing products.
The position ensures structured evaluation and testing processes are in place to deliver high-quality, reliable products while maintaining compliance with all global certifications and regulatory requirements. This role has global scope and directly impacts product lines generating over $20 million in annual sales.
** Purpose/Impact (Duties & Essential Functions)
**** Product Development & Testing
*** Develop Qualification Test Plans and detailed product specifications for new product introductions (20%)
* Develop and execute test procedures including EVT, DVT, and PVT in lab and field environments; publish comprehensive test reports and summaries (10%)
* Provide stage-gate approvals including Production Start Authorization and shipment authorization based on AQL pre-shipment inspection plans (5%)
* Oversee and guide third-party suppliers during engineering design to ensure product quality and reliability (5%)
** Quality & Reliability Management
*** Investigate defect modes, conduct root cause analysis, validate corrective actions, and implement preventive quality controls (25%)
* Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reliability (5%)
* Develop and implement ongoing quality audit processes for finished products and critical components (5%)
* Conduct Quarterly Product Quality Reviews (5%)
** Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
*** Plan and manage all regulatory and compliance activities
* Maintain active product certifications within shared compliance databases (20%)
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Partner closely with Technology, Marketing, Customer Service, Global Operations, and third-party suppliers
* Provide technical hardware engineering support to customer-facing teams
* Operate with minimal supervision in a global environment
** Strengths
* ** Expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
* Strong knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and New Product Implementation processes
* Advanced problem-solving skills including root cause analysis and corrective action validation
* Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
* Data-driven mindset with statistical analysis expertise (Mini Tab or equivalent)
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred
* Proficient in advanced engineering tools (e.g., WASP-Util, nRF Connect Applications)
** Background
* ** 7–10 years of experience in Quality and Reliability Engineering supporting both existing products and new product development
* Experience working within global product and supply chain environments
* Experience supporting hardware products such as HRMs, WASP-PoEs, and Fitness Equipment
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related field preferred
* Minimal travel required

We offer a competitive salary along with exceptional benefits such as:
* Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
* Hybrid Work Environment
* Life and Disability Insurance
* Unlimited Time off + Paid Holidays
* Fridays off between Memorial Day and Labor Day
* 401(K) Savings Plan Matching at 4%
* 10 Coaching and Therapy sessions
* Mental Health Benefits
* Brand Discounts & Reimbursements
* In-house workout facilities
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Team Building, Employee Engagement Activities & so much more
** WORK SCHEDULE
** Purpose Brands LLC, currently observe the following hybrid work model for employees at our Boca Raton (FL), Woodbury (MN), and Seattle (WA) offices:
* Remote optional:
Fridays
* On-site days:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
** DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
** Purpose Brands is committed to encouraging, facilitating, and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion across every facet of the Purpose Brands. We will work to create a sustainable culture that supports a healthy space for learning and growing, valuing, and empowering every employee, inspiring a diverse franchise network, and uplifting the members and communities we serve.
** EEO STATEMENT
** Purpose Brands provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,…