R&D Fabricator

Santa Cruz Bicycles • Santa Cruz, CA

18d

About The Position

As our R&D Fabricator, you aren't just following a blueprint; you are the bridge between a digital design and a physical ride. Reporting to the R&D Lab Manager, you will support the Engineering Department by fabricating the prototype frames and custom fixtures that define the next generation of mountain biking. The R&D Fabricator will support the Engineering Department by fabricating prototype bicycle frames, designing and building fixtures and equipment for the Engineering Test Lab.

Requirements

• 10 years working as a machinist and fabricator
• Experience in accurately fabricating full suspension prototype bicycle frames and other parts
• Expert at Mig/Tig welding (aluminum and steel) and a master of the manual mill and lathe
• Working knowledge of 6000 series aluminum heat treatment protocol
• Expert manual machinist, using mill and lathe, CNC experience a plus
• Experience creating fully detailed parts and assemblies in Creo, including properly dimensioned engineering drawings, is a plus
• Ability to create, appropriately dimension and tolerance engineering drawings using Creo
• Ability to pivot quickly when priorities shift and provide clear, professional updates to the team on project status
• You enjoy working with designers and engineers and view constructive feedback as a tool to build a better bike
• Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents in English.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate full-suspension bicycle frames with elite accuracy and efficiency
• Measure and record alignment and point-to-point tolerances to ensure every prototype meets our standards
• Measure and record the alignment and point-to-point tolerance of prototype bicycle frames
• Design and fabricate new fixtures and equipment to improve the quality of our prototype frames
• Use Creo to design and build the parts, fixtures, and test lab equipment
• Work with our Production Engineering team to design and build new fixtures to level up and support our bike assembly factory in Santa Cruz
• Perform manual machining as needed
• Keep the machine shop running like a precision machine—servicing mills, replacing worn tools, and maintaining a clean, professional workspace
• Perform manual machining as needed and help the team find rework solutions when we hit a snag

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed