Manufacturing Engineer II: Process Optimizer & Project Lead

Fox Factory; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Factory is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Florida to plan and optimize production processes, develop methods, and work with vendors to ensure efficient operations. The role requires applying statistical methods, evaluating layouts, and reducing cycle times while maintaining quality.

You will lead multiple projects, coordinate with design teams, and support continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Strong ERP familiarity and hands-on problem solving are essential.

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.
• Experience 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 equipment.
• Analyzes workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning, design staff and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine specifications and arrange for equipment purchases.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying requirements and testing equipment methods.
• Maintains product and process data bases by data entry and programming.
• Completes design and development projects and may train technicians.
• Manages 5 to 10 projects concurrently.

Skills

Engineering design knowledge

Manufacturing methods, procedures and

Time management and prioritization

Data gathering and analysis

Basic programming logic and MS Office

ERP exposure / requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fox Factory is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Florida to plan and optimize production processes, develop methods, and work with vendors to ensure efficient operations. The role requires applying statistical methods, evaluating layouts, and reducing cycle times while maintaining quality.

You will lead multiple projects, coordinate with design teams, and support continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Strong ERP familiarity and hands-on problem solving are essential.