Manager, Applications Engineering

Fox Factory•Us, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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: Leads a team of engineers who are responsible for the design, development, and documentation of new products following an established gate process. Drives cross-functional collaboration, oversees customer interactions and analyzes market opportunities. Creates project/group objectives and motivates the team to achieve those goals. Responsible for both customer satisfaction and the financial performance of the team’s projects.

Requirements

Familiar with material processing operations
Proficient with MS Office
Proficient with Pro-E/Creo 3D modeling or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5+ years of engineering and leadership experience with a high volume manufacturer of consumer products
Experience leading cross functional teams in suspension damper development; power sports or automotive industry preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as advisor to application engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and procedures.
Oversees and contributes to the design and development of products to fulfill the needs of the customer and improve company productivity.
Checks technical accuracy of team’s work.
Assists in the hiring, training, and mentorship of other engineers and supporting staff.
Following an established development process, outlines and communicates project targets by gathering information through internal research and direct interaction with the customer.
Organizes project timelines and action items with a cross-functional engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing team.
Oversees fabrication of prototypes and communicates necessary design information with suppliers.
Ensures all design and test requirements are completed on time and in budget and guarantees a robust and safe end product that meets all performance expectations.
Assists in field testing, both with internal teams and FOX customers.
Creates and maintains BOM and ECN documentation.
Tracks personal and team projects to the target and reports to management at key milestones.
Assists in establishing administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
Coordinates activities of unit with other units or organizations.