Engineering Technician II

Fox Factory; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fox Factory in Michigan is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, programming, and continuous improvement across the facility. The role collaborates with Production Management, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and at least four years of hands-on experience with CNC, laser, brake presses, and robotics, plus the ability to read

Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing or engineering technician experience.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, laser cutting, and automation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Knowledge of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for CNC milling, CNC turning, fiber laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, and other fabrication processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems involving equipment, tooling, fixtures, programs, materials, part quality, cycle time, and operator methods.
• Identify root causes of recurring manufacturing problems and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing methods to increase safety, quality, productivity, and consistency.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework and downtime
• Support preparation of manufacturing quotes for new and existing parts and assemblies.
• Identify special tooling, fixtures, gauges, programming, or capital equipment required to manufacture quoted products.
• Evaluate alternate manufacturing methods to improve competitiveness, reduce cost, or improve production efficiency.
• Assist with creation, modification, and troubleshooting of CNC programs.
• Develop and improve machining fixtures, work holding methods, and tooling strategies.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, surface finish, tool life, chatter, chip control, and machining-related quality issues.
• Assist operators and setup personnel with complex setups and machining issues.
• Work with production and maintenance personnel to identify causes of downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with machine and automation upgrades.
• Work with equipment manufacturers and outside vendors when advanced technical support is required.
• Assist Maintenance with complex equipment troubleshooting when manufacturing process knowledge is required.
• Assist with development of process documentation including work instructions, setup
• Support improvements to OEE, equipment utilization, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Train operators, setup personnel, technicians, and other employees on new or revised manufacturing processes.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation, Machining Technology, Welding Technology, or related field

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

CNC programming

Industrial robots

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!

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician II is a hands-on technical position responsible for supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, programming, part quoting, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. This position works closely with Production Management, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to improve safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability, process capability, and manufacturing cost accuracy. The Engineering Technician II provides advanced technical support for CNC mills and lathes, fiber lasers, brake presses, robotic weld cells. This position is expected to independently troubleshoot manufacturing issues, develop and improve processes, support new product introductions, assist with equipment and automation projects, and provide technical input for new and existing part quotations.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for CNC milling, CNC turning, fiber laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, and other fabrication processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems involving equipment, tooling, fixtures, programs, materials, part quality, cycle time, and operator methods.
• Identify root causes of recurring manufacturing problems and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing methods to increase safety, quality, productivity, and consistency.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework and downtime
• Support preparation of manufacturing quotes for new and existing parts and assemblies.
• Identify special tooling, fixtures, gauges, programming, or capital equipment required to manufacture quoted products.
• Evaluate alternate manufacturing methods to improve competitiveness, reduce cost, or improve production efficiency.
• Assist with creation, modification, and troubleshooting of CNC programs.
• Develop and improve machining fixtures, work holding methods, and tooling strategies.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, surface finish, tool life, chatter, chip control, and machining-related quality issues.
• Assist operators and setup personnel with complex setups and machining issues.
• Work with production and maintenance personnel to identify causes of downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with machine and automation upgrades.
• Work with equipment manufacturers and outside vendors when advanced technical support is required.
• Assist Maintenance with complex equipment troubleshooting when manufacturing process knowledge is required.
• Assist with development of process documentation including work instructions, setup
• Support improvements to OEE, equipment utilization, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Train operators, setup personnel, technicians, and other employees on new or revised manufacturing processes.

Required

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation, Machining Technology, Welding Technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing, engineering technician, machining, fabrication, automation, or process development experience.
• Hands-on experience with multiple manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, or industrial automation.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot moderately complex manufacturing and equipment-related problems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Experience with CNC milling and turning, CNC programming, or CAM software.
• Experience with fiber laser cutting equipment and CNC brake presses.
• Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots and robotic MIG welding systems.
• Experience with CAD software and manufacturing fixture or tooling design.
• Experience with automated material handling, machine tending, or manufacturing automation.
• Experience working in a high-mix sheet metal fabrication and machining environment.
• Ability to train and mentor less-experienced employees.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize opportunities for automation, process simplification, and productivity improvement.
• Ability to safely work around industrial machinery, robotics, welding equipment, lasers, and material handling systems.
• Independently troubleshoot manufacturing process problems.
• Develop and implement tooling and fixture improvements.
• Modify CNC, laser, brake press, or robotic programs within their area of expertise.
• Develop manufacturing process assumptions and technical inputs for part quotations.
• Support new equipment and product launches.
• Train production employees on manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate directly with equipment suppliers and technical vendors.
• Provide technical guidance to operators and setup personnel.
• Recognize when a problem requires escalation to Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, or outside technical resources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb, and work around manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move tooling, fixtures, parts, or equipment components up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring equipment, computers, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

This position regularly works on the manufacturing floor around CNC machinery, fiber lasers, brake presses, welding equipment, robotic cells, forklifts, automated material handling equipment, and other industrial machinery. Exposure to noise, metalworking fluids, welding fumes, heat, moving machinery, and other typical manufacturing conditions may occur. Required PPE and established safety procedures must be always followed.