Sr Applications Engineer

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-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.

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!

Designs, develops, and documents for the release of new products to manufacturing. Interfaces with cross-functional teams, directly interacting with the customer in order to analyze a market opportunity, create project goals, and accomplish those objectives. Responsible for both customer satisfaction and the financial performance of assigned projects.

• 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.

• Engineering design knowledge
• Creo/3D modeling or similar CAD design software
• Time management and prioritization abilities
• Microsoft Office skills

• 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.

• Office Environment
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

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…