Product Development Engineer

Company Info
FOX Factory
United States

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Web Site: https://www.ridefox.com/

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Title:

Product Development Engineer

Location:

Coldwater, MI 

Salary:

$70,000.00

Job ID:

69599
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Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:
Work individual or as part of a team to develop new suspension lift systems and accessories for light trucks and SUVS. Utilize engineering principles and automotive experience to bring innovative solutions to new and existing products.
 
Responsibilities Include but not limited to:
• Use computer aided design software to create solid models and detailed engineering drawings of parts to be manufactured.
• Work with R&D technicians to fabricate and install products.
• Develop test procedures and perform product testing.
• Create installation instructions.
• Work with customer service department on continuous product improvement.
• Assist manufacturing team with initial product launch and continuous part manufacturing improvements.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot vehicle NVH, handling, ride quality
• Be able to work effectively in a group or individually to meet project requirements and deadlines
• Good technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Occasional travel may be required for summer events and off-site testing
 
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:
Bachelors degree in Engineering
3-7 years of experience in product design or similar role. 
 
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.
 
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.
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