Zach Hadley
About Zach Hadley
Zach Hadley is a Mechanical Engineer II at Core Health & Fitness, specializing in commercial fitness products since 2016. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and has experience in managing engineering teams and developing innovative solutions.
Work at Core Health & Fitness
Zach Hadley has been employed as a Mechanical Engineer II at Core Health & Fitness since 2016. In this role, he contributes to the development of commercial fitness products under brands such as Star Trac, StairMaster, Nautilus, and Schwinn. His responsibilities include managing engineering teams through various stages of product development, ensuring that design requirements are met within established timelines. He has played a key role in multiple new product development projects, demonstrating his expertise in mechanical engineering.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Zach Hadley worked at Custom Display Solutions (CDS), Inc. as a Design Engineer for nine months in 2015 to 2016. He also has experience in customer service from his time at Rite Aid, where he worked for three years from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he served as an Engineer Intern at Cobalt Construction Company for one year from 2014 to 2015, gaining practical experience in engineering.
Education and Expertise
Zach Hadley studied Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2013. His educational background also includes two years at Saddleback College from 2008 to 2010. His academic achievements and practical experience have equipped him with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Engineering Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Zach Hadley has managed small engineering teams from concept to completion on various new product development projects. He has utilized SolidWorks PDM extensively to manage and track changes in parts and assemblies among team members. Notably, he created a mathematical model for an erg rower, which involved developing logic structures and equations to derive outputs such as row rate, speed, and power from fan speed input.
Quality Assurance and Problem Solving
Zach Hadley has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality assurance in engineering. He successfully reduced the issue rate to less than 1% on two high-profile Sustaining Engineering projects that had histories of poor quality. His approach included hand-building quality solutions in-house for validation purposes, showcasing his problem-solving skills and dedication to improving product reliability.