Position Responsibilities
Manages design and application work for 15+ projects concurrently, including complex technology developments and difficult customer interactions.
Runs projects with minimal to no oversight from management, except to highlight risk items.
Helps determine justification for new projects and advancement through gate system.
Assists less experienced staff in component choice, customer interaction and strategy recommendations, and presenting project information to upper management.
Consistent interaction with OEM customers including critical communication and/or negotiations without management review.
Establishes a project target both through internal research and direct customer interaction.
Organizes the project timeline and action items including a cross-functional design, test, NPI, quality, and manufacturing team.
Works to self-resolve any conflicts of both their projects and other team projects before discussion with management.
Uses knowledge of Fox components to oversee fabrication of prototypes, evaluate product fitment and support vehicle calibration.
Conducts design and testing, including field testing and operation of vehicles.
Creates and maintains 3d models, 2d drawings, BOM’s and ECN documentation.
Tracks the project to the target and reports to upper management at key milestones.
Focuses on meeting the needs of the customer and project profitability requirements of the company.
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Engineering design knowledge
Creo/3D modeling or similar CAD design software
Time management and prioritization abilities
Microsoft Office skills
Position Qualifications
Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering a related field.
Experience
7+ years of experience in product development and hands-on design experience.
Experience in automotive, power sports, or related industry preferred.
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
Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.
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.
