FOX
Design Engineering Specialist 1
US IN, Elkhart 2811
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
SolidWorksFEAMechanical DesignCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The Design Engineering Specialist will lead specific vehicle program launch objectives for the Production Integration segment of the Product Development team, streamlining the transition from design into mass production.
- This individual will actively design and develop 3D models, factoring for various fabrication and manufacturing processes, and participate in hands-on creation of prototype vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Manage program launch initiatives from design hand-off through to mass production.
- Apply sound engineering knowledge with aesthetics to design products which look as good as they function.
- Create 3D models for jigs, templates, and components.
- Operate and maintain 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and additional development assets.
- Assist in building prototype vehicles.
- Manage and support up to five programs concurrently.
- Maintain company standard drafting procedures.
Requirements
- Some travel required to support program launch and test installation functions.
- Carry out design for manufacturability of parts and components, executing design changes and modifications to existing parts and products as required.
- Participate in the documentation of assembly processes, including assembly prints as required.
- Prepare reports for manager to meet as required with Sales, Marketing, Production, Quality and other departments to communicate project status and solicit feedback.
- Develop test procedures and standards as required.
Nice to have
- Mechanical Engineering degree required
- EIT Certification preferred
- 2+ years of experience 3D modeling
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Solidworks 3D experience required.
- Automotive and/or Aerospace industry experience preferred
Skills
- CAD skills and modeling experience - Solidworks proficiency required.
- Knowledge of engineering tools such as FEA, FMEA, and Lean practices.
Compensation
- We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employmen
Benefits
- Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on a computer.
Company info
- 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.
- Why you should join us
- 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!
Equal opportunity
- Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.
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