Manufacturing Engineer II: Optimize Processes & Production

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

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.