Sr Applications Engineer

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 us

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!

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:

Develop, document, and drive the release of new product improvements from concept phase to production. Interface with cross-functional teams, directly interact with customers in order to analyze market opportunities, create project goals, and drive deliverables to completion. Responsible for both customer satisfaction and the financial performance of assigned projects. Mentor peers and lower-level engineering staff.

Position Responsibilities:

• Technical change management coordination across multiple product lines.
• Lead the effort to perform root cause analyses, resolve and implement product fixes, modifications, and design enhancements.
• Track, troubleshoot, and identify the root cause for product issues.
• Drive full documentation of design updates including, BOM, drawings, and procedures.
• Support the transfer of new products from engineering to manufacturing.
• Lead yield improvement, product cost reduction, and product variability reduction projects.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, such as senior leaders, project managers, and customers, to assess the impact and readiness for change.
• Communicate the vision and benefits of change and provide support and guidance throughout the change management process.
• Run projects with limited oversight from management.
• Consistent interaction with OEM customers; however, critical communication and/or negotiations are reviewed with the management team before release.
• Establish project targets both through internal research and customer interaction.
• Organize the project timeline and action items including design, test, NPI, quality, and manufacturing team deliverables.
• Track multiple projects to their targets and reports to upper management at key milestones.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Automotive PPAP and APQP exposure required – mastery preferred.
• Change management exposure required – Automotive change management experience preferred Ex. SREA / Forever Requirement / ECR / PCR.
• Understanding of lean six-sigma tools, process certification, SPC, and standard work is preferred. 
• Prior experience and knowledge in phase gate development process for complex products. 
• Engineering design knowledge.
• Creo/3D modeling or similar CAD design software experience is desirable.
• Strong Time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to synthesize complex information into easy to digest form.
• Microsoft Office Suite – Including Microsoft Project.

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:

BS in Engineering

Experience: 

8+ years of experience in product development, change management, and project management.

Experience in automotive or related industry.

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.