Design Engineer 2

Fox Factory, Inc.; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer matching

Job summary

FOX Factory, Inc. in Braselton, GA seeks a Design Engineer II to design and release components and assemblies for OEM automotive projects. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, DFMEA, FEA, and supplier coordination to optimize manufacturability.

You will manage packing studies, maintain drawings/BOMs, and support cost analysis with the Commercial team to ensure timely project delivery and production readiness.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5+ years of applicable experience; Masters with 2–5+ years acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops drawings and DFMEA for OEM automotive projects.
• Runs packaging studies to optimize design for envelope.
• Creates/maintains 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs and ECN docs.
• Performs FEA and hand calculations for DFMEA.
• Supports initial plant builds to ensure production readiness.

Skills

Engineering design

Creo/3D modeling

Time management

DFMEA

Travel

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA

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-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!

Design 2 Engineer Position Summary

Designs, develop drawings, creates DFMEA's, performs engineering calculations and FEA for the release of new components and assemblies. Interfaces with cross-functional teams, directly interacting with suppliers to reduce cost and/or optimize the design for manufacture, documents all engineering calculations, and meets program timing for the release of the new designs. Responsible for packaging of new assemblies and development of new products.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs design and development work for 3-5 OEM Automotive projects concurrently, including complex technology developments and difficult supplier interactions.
• Runs design projects with limited oversight from management.
• Runs packaging studies to optimize the design to fit into the customer available envelope.
• Creates and maintains 3d models, 2d drawings, BOM's and ECN documentation.
• Creates component and assembly DFMEA's and updates as the design progresses.
• Performs FEA and hand calculations required by the DFMEA.
• Supports and oversees initial plant builds to evaluate if there are any design issues for production readiness and component accuracy.
• Works closely with Commercial team to establish costing and support RFQ responses.
• Conducts design and testing, including field testing and operation of vehicles.
• Tracks progress on his/her tasks to meet the project targets.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Engineering design knowledge
• Creo/3D modeling or similar CAD design software
• Time management and prioritization abilities
• DFMEA – E1NS or similar GD&T Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel

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 consider the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
• Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; makes 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: BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2-5+ years of applicable experience. Masters with 2-5+ years of applicable 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
• Ability to disassemble or build shocks and sub-assemblies

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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.