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Staff Mechanical Engineer

Peloton

Department: Engineering

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Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Product Design Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer
  • Sound engineering fundamentals in statics, dynamics, stress analysis, and material science
  • Experience executing finite element analysis in the development process
  • Proficient in one 3D MCAD Package
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and cross-functional partners
  • Experience with core manufacturing methods including sheet metal, injection molding, machining, and casting
  • Experience with metrology/measurement tools

Technologies

  • Solidworks

Prep Questions

Behavioral

Can you describe a time when you led architecture/design reviews for a complex mechanical project, showcasing your 8+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer?

Strong response

Leadership in architecture/design reviews

Demonstration of 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience

Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams

Situational

How have you utilized your experience in statics, dynamics, stress analysis, and material science to drive product quality and performance throughout the product life cycle?

Strong response

Application of statics, dynamics, stress analysis, and material science

Impact on product quality and performance

Integration throughout the product life cycle

Behavioral

Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully executed finite element analysis in the development process, contributing to the design and validation of a product?

Strong response

Execution of finite element analysis

Contribution to product design and validation

Demonstration of technical expertise

Situational

How do you approach coordinating prototype builds through an in-house model shop, ensuring alignment with design specifications and quality standards?

Strong response

Coordination of prototype builds

Adherence to design specifications

Maintenance of quality standards

Behavioral

Describe a situation where you provided coaching and mentorship to team members, leveraging your 8+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer to foster professional growth and development.

Strong response

Coaching and mentorship of team members

Utilization of mechanical engineering experience

Fostering professional growth and development

Situational

How have you used data to drive decision-making and milestone readiness on managed projects, ensuring project success and alignment with business objectives?

Strong response

Utilization of data for decision-making

Achievement of milestone readiness

Alignment with business objectives

Behavioral

Can you share an experience where you effectively collaborated with cross-functional partners, such as Program Management, Product Management, and Electrical Engineering, to translate customer needs into fully vetted products?

Strong response

Collaboration with cross-functional partners

Translation of customer needs into products

Demonstration of teamwork and communication skills

Situational

How do you ensure effective communication through assembling reports and presentations to convey technical information and project updates to stakeholders?

Strong response

Assembling reports and presentations

Clear communication of technical information

Stakeholder engagement

Behavioral

Describe your familiarity with PLM and an ECN process, and how you have leveraged these tools to streamline product development and enhance collaboration within a team.

Strong response

Proficiency in PLM and ECN process

Utilization for product development

Enhancement of collaboration and efficiency

Situational

Can you provide an example of a time when you selected and sourced appropriate prototyping methods to build engineering prototypes, demonstrating your expertise in prototype experience?

Strong response

Selection and sourcing of prototyping methods

Expertise in prototype experience

Quality assurance of engineering prototypes