Manager, Engineering Job Listing at Fox Factory in El Cajon, CA (Job ID JR107808)

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:

Manages an engineering team consisting of engineers, scientists, and technicians. Responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical problems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of Engineering Department to design, process, project, develop, produce, improve, and test components, products, systems, and services, while achieving optimum use of workers, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Analyzes technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Plans and establishes engineering schedules and follows up performance against estimates.
• Manages development of material selection standards.
• Recommends and implements new policies and procedures as directed.
• Initiates cost reduction proposals from other sources, compiles appropriate information, makes recommendations for action, and checks on results obtained.
• Prepares and controls department budget, forecasts operating costs of department, and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Ensures compliance of company policies, procedures, and objectives regarding processes, initiatives, and projects.
• Works on or serves as a resource on projects requiring advanced knowledge of a particular field of specialization.
• Recruits employees; assigns, directs, and evaluates their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competencies. 
• Develops local knowledge of business economics and trends of various industries and vertical markets, and how High Point solutions add financial and strategic values can assist in the growth of the business.
• Establish collaborative relationships built on trust and commitment, and develops relationships at multiple levels within customer accounts and business partners.
• Understand the customer's business model and helps the team identify an architecture and/or solution that provides ROI  
• Administers HR functions, including recruiting, hiring, training, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, selection and placement of personnel, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Advanced understanding of competitive product and solution landscape
• Leadership abilities
• Understands the basics of managing technical people

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering. 

Experience: 

5+ years of experience in manufacturing industry, including some management experience

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. 

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.