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Description
What We Do
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 usNot 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!
Position Summary:
Responsible for developing, creating and executing Design Verification Plans (DVP). Work with design group, project leaders, and test assets in a matrixed organization to drive successful project outcomes.
Position Responsibilities:
- Development of metrics, test methods, procedures, data capture, and reports for new products
- Will be required to conduct testing in addition to advising and supporting the training and activities of peers within skill set
- Continuous improvement of the DVP process
- Decides on pass/fail criteria of projects
- Design test fixtures using 3D modeling
- Create custom test setups
- Responsible for operating data acquisition systems and using outputs to boost development, test efficiency, and product performance
- Responsible for operation and development of lab test equipment such as a shock dyno, MTS hydraulic system, tensile tester, data acquisition sensors.
- Manages 5 to 10 projects concurrently
- Utilize and improve on vehicle data acquisition methods to assist in dynamic vehicle tuning.
- Calculate and setup theoretical vehicle starting specifications (springs, damping curves, etc.) for various vehicle use cases.
- Operate shock dyno's and interpret characterization data to assist with vehicle tuning practices
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
- Proficient PC skills required: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 3D modeling
- Ability to perform extensive hands on work by rebuilding shock absorbers, operating shock dyno's
- Ability to use Matlab, VB, ladder logic, C++ Java, or any other programming language that would benefit data processing and analysis.
- Knowledge of 3D modeling and FEA a plus
- Ability to bring fresh ideas to improve company innovation and profitability
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 take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
- Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making 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:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience in either defense industry, suspension damper development, power sports industry, or automotive industry preferred
- Experience with setting up new test equipment/machines preferred
- On vehicle data acquisition and general wiring/electronics experience preferred
- Manual lathe, mill, welding, fabrication experience preferred
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Office/Test Lab Field (Desert) Environment Environment
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer
- May lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
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.
Compensation Range $97,058 - $133,455The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
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