Senior Design Engineer, Roval Wheels

Senior Design Engineer, Roval Wheels

SUMMARY Are you ready to partner with cross-functional teams to engineer meaningful and innovative products that inspire cyclists and lead the industry? Do you enjoy product design, problem solving, and project ownership? Are you an expert at managing engineering projects from concept through production? Would others call you a natural at solving problems and improving processes? Do you relish making products more innovative, relevant and useful in a rider-first environment?

Are you an avid cyclist and an expert bike mechanic? If you answer "yes" to these questions, we want to talk to you!

• Implement first principles and systems engineering to design industry leading wheels.
• Create 3D/2D for engineered components.
• Lead RCA and CAPA.
• Collaborate with Test, Manufacturing, and Quality engineers to diagnose test lab failures.
• Deliver all assigned projects in a production-ready state.

• Execute and oversee all aspects of a project from concept to production.
• Utilize supporting resources:
  Manufacturing and Quality Engineers, Test Engineering, R&D, fellow design engineers, development engineers, project managers, etc.
• Travel to Asian Factories to support development and validation as needed, approximately 4 trips per year. Visit other vendors and customers may also be required.
• Drive projects to meet their required timelines.
• Follow best‑practices for documentation, including PLM.
• Run multiple parallel projects with varying scopes.

• Lead by example in the areas of professional conduct, work ethic, engineering process, continuous improvement, factory relations, etc.
• Leverage senior engineers in design reviews & risk assessments for assigned projects.
• Provide feedback to engineering manager on a regular basis on team dynamics, areas of improvement, and unseen successes.
• Assist in project definition (such as charter feedback) with Product Managers & key stakeholders, advising of technical details and trade offs in features vs goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6‑8 years of progressively more advanced product engineering experience, 5 years of project engineering/leadership.
• Fluent in CREO (Pro/e) CAD software with the ability to utilize surfacing features.
• Experience in using GD&T in 2D and ability to train engineers in proper dimensioning methods.
• Experience with PLM systems and document control.
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Hands on skills, including machine shop, composites, electronics & bike mechanic skills.
• Experience working with international cultures and factories and a willingness to travel.

First and foremost, we are riders. We share the core belief that bikes help make the world a better place. From product development and operations, to finance and marketing - every role at Specialized contributes to a culture of sustainable, global growth and innovation. Around the world, we work to recruit candidates who are passionate and curious with the belief that everyone has the potential to be a leader.

Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following location:
California. Base Pay Range: $85,971 – $141,852.

Morgan Hill, CA (Office) 4 days in office.

• Competitive pay with annual performance‑based reviews for continued growth and recognition.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High‑Deductible Healthcare Plan.
• Dental and Vision plans.
• 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company.
• Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well‑being care.
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off.
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non‑birthing…