Design Engineer 3
What We Do
FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.
Why you should join us
Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!
If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary:
Applying engineering principles, design and develop new products, from 3D modeling to drawing creation and production implementation, based on customer feedback, sales requirements, and industry knowledge. The Design Engineer is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects. Provide assistance and training to less senior engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design of new parts and systems from concept level through to production release.
- Redesign existing parts for improved performance, quality and manufacturability.
- Generate new shock absorber/suspension concepts to advance technology portfolio.
- Participate/lead creative brainstorming sessions to solve technical challenges.
- Sustaining maintenance of production parts/prints to a high standard of detail.
- Generate production assembly procedures and documentation.
- Analyze quality issues for failure root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Analyze lab and field test results to determine best path forward.
- Occasionally travel to audit suppliers and work to solve quality/manufacturing issues.
- Perform detailed engineering calculations and analysis.
- Create 3d models, 2d prints and FEA reports in CAD utilizing design standards, best practices and GD&T.
- Manage 5-10 projects simultaneously with minimal oversight to hit aggressive cost, time, and performance goals.
- Coordinate and execute large drafting revisions on a series of prints.
- Assist with the development and documentation of design and drafting systems.
- Develop test procedures for design verification plans.
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes (E.g., machining, forging, molding, stamping, high-volume assembly)
- Ability to work with CAD; 3d models, 2d prints with GD&T and FEA reports.
- Experience with a structured product development process and design best practices.
- Ability to work with suspension systems, shock absorbers and vehicle dynamics.
Competencies:
- Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.
- Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.
- Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.
- Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.
- Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
- Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees’ development.
Position Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience:
5+ years of experience in product development and detailed part/system design.
Experience in automotive, power sports, consumer products or related industry preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Office Environment
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer
Some travel is required
Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.
Note:
FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.
Compensation Range
$111,617 - $153,473
The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
