Ride Engineer 2 Job Listing at Fox Factory in Braselton, GA (Job ID JR107519-US, GA, Braselton)

Description

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. 

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:

Looking for a Ride Engineer II to be based in El Cajon, CA with the following job responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage field tuning exercises and ride performance of various Fox applications spanning from internal aftermarket applications to OE testing with external customers.
• Manage external relationships and projects with large OE customers.
• Utilize and improve on vehicle data acquisition methods to assist in dynamic vehicle tuning.
• Calculate and setup theoretical vehicle starting specifications (springs, damping curves, etc.) for various vehicle use cases.
• Drive a wide range of vehicles on and off road safely and consistently
• Operate shock dyno's and interpret characterization data to assist with vehicle tuning practices
• Rebuild a wide range of Fox shocks

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Proficient PC skills required: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, 3D Modeling
• Ability to use Matlab, VB, or any other programming language that would benefit data processing and analysis
• Ability to subjectively evaluate passenger vehicles dynamically and make educated tuning decisions on vehicle setup to achieve project target goals
• Ability to perform extensive hands on work by rebuilding shock absorbers, operating shock dyno's, driving vehicles both on and off road
• Detailed on road subjective evaluation skills.
• Off road driving skills
• Ability to manage testing events with external customers

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience: 

• 5+ years of vehicle dynamics engineering experience
• Automotive field shock absorber tuning experience
• On vehicle data acquisition and general wiring/electronics experience preferred
• Manual lathe, mill, welding, fabrication experience preferred
• Excel and basic CAD experience
• Off road driving and vehicle recovery experience

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Office/Test Lab/Field (Desert) Environment
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer
• May lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
• Requires the ability to drive on and off road for extended periods of time

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. 

The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.