Sr Applications Engineer

Fox Factory • Us, GA

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About The Position

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets performance products and systems for customers worldwide. The Senior Applications Engineer designs, develops, and documents new products for release to manufacturing. The role works with cross-functional teams and directly with customers to analyze market opportunities, define project goals, and achieve project objectives. The position is accountable for customer satisfaction and the financial performance of assigned projects.

The engineer independently manages a portfolio of concurrent projects, including complex technology development and challenging customer interactions. The role coordinates design, testing, new product introduction, quality, and manufacturing activities; supports prototype fabrication, fitment evaluation, and vehicle calibration; and performs design and testing that may include field testing and vehicle operation. It also creates and maintains 3D models, 2D drawings, bills of materials, and engineering change documentation, and reports project progress at key milestones.

The position is based in an office environment and requires extended periods of sitting and vision sufficient to validate and enter computer data. FOX offers competitive wages, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and a range of insurance, savings, and retirement benefits. FOX is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in product development and hands-on design.
• Engineering design knowledge.
• Knowledge of Creo, 3D modeling, or similar CAD design software.
• Time management and prioritization abilities.
• Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the automotive, powersports, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and application work for more than 15 concurrent projects, including complex technology developments and difficult customer interactions.
• Run projects with minimal management oversight, escalating or highlighting risk items as needed.
• Help determine the justification for new projects and their advancement through the gate system.
• Assist less experienced staff with component selection, customer interaction, strategy recommendations, and presenting project information to upper management.
• Interact consistently with OEM customers, including handling critical communications and negotiations without management review.
• Establish project targets through internal research and direct customer interaction.
• Organize project timelines and action items across design, test, NPI, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Work to resolve conflicts on assigned and other team projects before involving management.
• Use knowledge of FOX components to oversee prototype fabrication, evaluate product fitment, and support vehicle calibration.
• Conduct product design and testing, including field testing and vehicle operation.
• Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, bills of materials, and ECN documentation.
• Track projects against targets and report progress to upper management at key milestones.
• Meet customer needs while achieving company project profitability requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and employee discounts.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health spending and dependent care savings accounts.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior