What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer 2 position at Fox Factory?
Plans and coordinates manufacturing processes. Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. Runs projects with limited oversight from management.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages 10 to 15 projects simultaneously, handling complex technology developments and difficult customer interactions.
- Develops, evaluates, and enhances manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge and experience with product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Makes recommendations to management on technical direction.
- Confers with management, engineering or other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production process.
- Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
- Provides manufacturing decision-making by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
- Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs.
- Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Specific Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities Required:
- Engineering design knowledge
- Manufacturing methods, procedures and quality
- Time management and prioritization abilities
- Experienced with programming logic and Microsoft Office
- Strong skills in hardware specification, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, and product development
Education:
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field.
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in a production environment
- Experienced with hardware specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality and product development
Work Environment And Physical Requirements:
- Manufacturing Environment
- May lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
- Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer
Work Environment And Physical Requirements:
- Manufacturing Environment
- May lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting 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.