Manufacturing Engineer 2

FOX Factory, Inc; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Factory, Inc in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 2 to plan and optimize manufacturing processes, analyze workflows, and coordinate with product design and vendors to improve efficiency and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering and 3+ years in a production environment, with responsibilities spanning process development, cost estimation, and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of ERP and its requirements.
• Experienced with hardware specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality and product development.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and enhances manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering or other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production process.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Works to develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Completes design and development projects and may traintechnicians.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Manages 5 to 10 project concurrently

Skills

Engineering design knowledge

Manufacturing methods, procedures and

Time management and prioritization

Data gathering and analysis

Basic programming logic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP

Job description

## Manufacturing Engineer 2Applylocations: US GA, Gainesvilletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR112806# **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:****\*\*NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE \*\* Georgia Candidates Preferred\*\***Plans and coordinates manufacturing processes. Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. Runs projects with some oversight from management and senior engineers.**Position Responsibilities:*** Develops, evaluates, and enhances manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.* Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.* Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.* Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.* Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.* Confers with management, engineering or other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production process.* Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.* Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.* Works to develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.* Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.* Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.* Provides manufacturing decision-making by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.* Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.* Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.* Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.* Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.* Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.* Completes design and development projects and may traintechnicians.* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed* Manages 5 to 10 project concurrently**Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:*** Engineering design knowledge* Manufacturing methods, procedures and quality* Time management and prioritization abilities* Data gathering and analysis skills* Basic programming logic and Microsoft Office* Exposure to ERP and its requirements**Position Qualifications:****Education:**Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field.**Experience:**3+ years of experience in a production environmentKnowledge of ERP and its requirementsExperienced with hardware specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality and product development**Work Environment and Physical Requirements:**Manufacturing EnvironmentMay lift up to 50 lbs.Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of timeVision 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.****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.*