Position Responsibilities
Performs design and development work for 3-5 OEM Automotive projects concurrently, including complex technology developments and difficult supplier interactions.
Runs design projects with limited oversight from management.
Runs packaging studies to optimize the design to fit into the customer available envelope.
Creates and maintains 3d models, 2d drawings, BOM’s and ECN documentation.
Creates component and assembly DFMEA’s and updates as the design progresses.
Performs FEA and hand calculations required by the DFMEA.
Supports and oversees initial plant builds to evaluate if there are any design issues for production readiness and component accuracy.
Works closely with Commercial team to establish costing and support RFQ responses.
Conducts design and testing, including field testing and operation of vehicles.
Tracks progress on his/her tasks to meet the project targets
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Engineering design knowledge
Creo/3D modeling or similar CAD design software
Time management and prioritization abilities
DFMEA – E1NS or similar
GD&T
Microsoft Office
Ability to travel
Competencies
Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.
Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.
Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.
Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.
Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; makes an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees’ development.
Position Qualifications
Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2-5+ years of applicable experience.
Masters with 2-5+ years of applicable experience
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Office Environment
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer
Ability to disassemble or build shocks and sub-assemblies
Note
FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. 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 employment opportunity.
Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.
