Sr Applications Engineer

Fox Factory, Inc.; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Factory in Braselton, GA designs, develops and documents for the release of new products to manufacturing. Interfaces with cross-functional teams, directly interacting with the customer in order to analyze a market opportunity, create project goals, and accomplish those objectives.

Responsible for both customer satisfaction and the financial performance of assigned projects. Designs, tests, and documents products, coordinates with OEMs, and drives programs from concept through production

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in product development and hands-on design experience.
• Experience in automotive, power sports, or related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages design and application work for 15+ projects concurrently, including complex technology developments and difficult customer interactions.
• Runs projects with minimal to no oversight from management, except to highlight risk items.
• Helps determine justification for new projects and advancement through gate system.
• Assists less experienced staff in component choice, customer interaction and strategy recommendations, and presenting project information to upper management.
• Consistent interaction with OEM customers including critical communication and/or negotiations without management review.
• Establishes a project target both through internal research and direct customer interaction.

Skills

Engineering design knowledge

Creo/3D modeling

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

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-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

Designs, develops, and documents for the release of new products to manufacturing. Interfaces with cross-functional teams, directly interacting with the customer in order to analyze a market opportunity, create project goals, and accomplish those objectives. Responsible for both customer satisfaction and the financial performance of assigned projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages design and application work for 15+ projects concurrently, including complex technology developments and difficult customer interactions.
• Runs projects with minimal to no oversight from management, except to highlight risk items.
• Helps determine justification for new projects and advancement through gate system.
• Assists less experienced staff in component choice, customer interaction and strategy recommendations, and presenting project information to upper management.
• Consistent interaction with OEM customers including critical communication and/or negotiations without management review.
• Establishes a project target both through internal research and direct customer interaction.
• Organizes the project timeline and action items including a cross-functional design, test, NPI, quality, and manufacturing team.
• Works to self-resolve any conflicts of both their projects and other team projects before discussion with management.
• Uses knowledge of Fox components to oversee fabrication of prototypes, evaluate product fitment and support vehicle calibration.
• Conducts design and testing, including field testing and operation of vehicles.
• Creates and maintains 3d models, 2d drawings, BOM's and ECN documentation.
• Tracks the project to the target and reports to upper management at key milestones.
• Focuses on meeting the needs of the customer and project profitability requirements of the company.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Engineering design knowledge
• Creo/3D modeling or similar CAD design software
• Time management and prioritization abilities
• Microsoft Office skills

Position Qualifications

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in product development and hands-on design experience.
• Experience in automotive, power sports, or related industry preferred.

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.