Manager, Engineering

FOX Factory, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Factory, Inc. in Burnaby, BC, Canada is seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers through product development and problem solving. The role oversees planning, coordination with management and production, and driving cost reductions while maintaining quality.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to guide technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of Engineering Department while efficiently utilizing team resources.
• Confers with management, production, and marketing to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Analyzes technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Assists in the establishment of engineering schedules and follows up performance against estimates.
• Initiates cost reduction proposals and checks on results obtained.
• Supports the creation of department budgets and quarterly forecasts updates.
• Ensures compliance of company policies and procedures regarding processes and projects.
• Works on or serves as a resource on projects requiring advanced knowledge of a field of specialization.
• Determine feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, and other factors; support design of new parts or systems; analyze quality issues; perform engineering calculations.
• Recruits employees; assigns, directs, and evaluates their work; oversee development and maintenance of competencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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‑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!

Position Summary

Manages an engineering team consisting of engineers and technicians as they develop, test, modify products and find solutions to technical problems.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of Engineering Department while efficiently utilizing team resources.


• Confers with management, production, and marketing to discuss project specifications and procedures.


• Analyzes technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.


• Assists in the establishment of engineering schedules and follows up performance against estimates.


• Initiates cost reduction proposals from other sources, compiles appropriate information, makes recommendations for action, and checks on results obtained.


• Supports the creation of department budgets and quarterly forecasts updates.


• Ensures compliance of company policies, procedures, and objectives regarding processes and projects.


• Works on or serves as a resource on projects requiring advanced knowledge of a particular field of specialization.


• Determine feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors; Support design of new parts and systems, or redesign of existing parts for improved performance, quality and manufacturability; Analyze quality issues and test results for failure root causes and implement corrective actions; Perform engineering calculations and analysis; as required.


• Recruits employees; assigns, directs, and evaluates their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of their competencies.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Strong analytical skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to solve complex problems

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering


• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range $112,657.00 - $158,875.20 CAD The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed above 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.