Design Engineer 3

Fox Factory•Us, GA

About The Position

The Design Engineer 3 designs and develops new components and assemblies, including drawings, DFMEAs, engineering calculations, and FEA, for release into production. The role is responsible for packaging new assemblies and developing new products, while working with cross-functional teams and suppliers to reduce cost and optimize designs for manufacturing. The engineer documents calculations, meets program timing, and leads training for peers, lower-level engineers, and staff. This position handles multiple OEM automotive projects concurrently, including complex technology developments and supplier interactions, and runs design projects with limited management oversight. It supports production readiness through initial plant builds, works with the Commercial team on costing and RFQ responses, and conducts design and testing that may include field testing and vehicle operation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 3–7+ years of applicable experience, or a master's degree and 2–5+ years of applicable experience.
Engineering design knowledge.
3D modeling and CAD design software skills; Creo preferred.
Time-management and prioritization abilities.
DFMEA knowledge, using E1NS or similar.
GD&T knowledge.
Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Creo.

Responsibilities

Perform design and development work for 3–6 OEM automotive projects concurrently, including complex technology development and supplier interactions.
Run design projects with limited oversight from management.
Conduct packaging studies to optimize designs within the customer's available envelope.
Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, bills of materials, and ECN documentation.
Create component and assembly DFMEAs and update them as designs progress.
Perform FEA and hand calculations required by DFMEAs.
Support and oversee initial plant builds to evaluate design issues affecting production readiness and component accuracy.
Work with the Commercial team to establish costing and support RFQ responses.
Conduct design and testing, including field testing and operation of vehicles.
Track task progress to meet project targets.
Lead training for peers, lower-level engineers, and staff.