Design Engineer 3
Fox Racing Shox - El Cajon, CA
posted 2 days ago
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. Applying engineering principles, design and develop new products, from 3D modeling to drawing creation and production implementation, based on customer feedback, sales requirements, and industry knowledge. The Design Engineer is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects. Provide assistance and training to less senior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design of new parts and systems from concept level through to production release.
- Redesign existing parts for improved performance, quality and manufacturability.
- Generate new shock absorber/suspension concepts to advance technology portfolio.
- Participate/lead creative brainstorming sessions to solve technical challenges.
- Sustaining maintenance of production parts/prints to a high standard of detail.
- Generate production assembly procedures and documentation.
- Analyze quality issues for failure root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Analyze lab and field test results to determine best path forward.
- Occasionally travel to audit suppliers and work to solve quality/manufacturing issues.
- Perform detailed engineering calculations and analysis.
- Create 3d models, 2d prints and FEA reports in CAD utilizing design standards, best practices and GD&T.
- Manage 5-10 projects simultaneously with minimal oversight to hit aggressive cost, time, and performance goals.
- Coordinate and execute large drafting revisions on a series of prints.
- Assist with the development and documentation of design and drafting systems.
- Develop test procedures for design verification plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in product development and detailed part/system design.
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes (E.g., machining, forging, molding, stamping, high-volume assembly)
- Ability to work with CAD; 3d models, 2d prints with GD&T and FEA reports.
- Experience with a structured product development process and design best practices.
- Ability to work with suspension systems, shock absorbers and vehicle dynamics.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in automotive, power sports, consumer products or related industry preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
- Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs
- 401k plan with employer matching
- Employee discounts
- Competitive wages
- Professional development opportunities
