About the Role
Job Description: Rogue is one of the fastest-growing American-made strength equipment manufacturers in the world — engineered and built entirely in Columbus, Ohio. We're not just another fitness equipment company. We obsess over quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for an engineer who wants to push the boundaries of modern manufacturing. The Role This is a high-impact, "tip of the spear" position. You won't be optimizing spreadsheets in a corner office — you'll be on the plant floor, in the thick of it, redesigning workflows, implementing new technologies, and dramatically improving how we build world-class training equipment. You'll help take our already strong manufacturing operation to the next level using data, lean principles, automation, and AI. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. What You'll Do Lead major plant layout and process flow improvement projects Design and implement lean manufacturing systems — value stream mapping, takt time, line balancing Identify and deploy AI/ML tools for predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, quality control, and throughput optimization Work hands-on with production teams to eliminate waste and reduce bottlenecks Partner with engineering and automation teams on new equipment and process integration Develop and track key manufacturing Metrics: Cycle time, labor efficiency, cost/unit etc Drive a continuous improvement culture across the entire facility What We're Looking For B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field — Georgia Tech, Purdue, Michigan, Ohio State, Virginia Tech strongly preferred 3–8 years of experience in high-volume or high-mix manufacturing environments Deep expertise in plant flow, layout design, and lean manufacturing Demonstrated experience using AI/ML tools on the floor — predictive analytics, computer vision, optimization algorithms Strong hands-on presence — you're comfortable and credible on the production floor Genuinely obsessed with efficiency and continuous improvement Bonus: experience in metal fabrication, assembly lines, or configurator-based production What You Get Competitive base salary + performance bonus Full benefits package — medical, dental, vision, 401k Direct impact on a growing, debt-free, American manufacturing company Free Rogue gear and gym access A culture that actually values engineers who ship real improvements, not just decks If you're the kind of engineer who gets fired up about cutting waste by 30%, putting AI to work on the floor, and building the future of American manufacturing — we want to talk. By applying to Rogue, regardless of the platform you choose to use, you are agreeing to Rogue's preferred methods of communication (i.e. text message). Submitting an application, through whatever online forum is ultimately used, constitutes a knowing and voluntary agreement to send and receive text messages during the recruitment process. Rogue Fitness is the leading manufacturer of strength and conditioning equipment, including barbells, power racks, sleds, and accessories. Founded in a garage in 2006, the company has grown to over 1400 team members globally. Rogue is the official equipment supplier of the CrossFit Games, USA Weightlifting, the Arnold Strongman Classic, and the World’s Strongest Man competition. The company remains dedicated to serving the needs of serious athletes at every level, from the garage to the arena.