Position Overview:
FOX, a rapidly growing company in Northeast Atlanta, GA (30517) has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer (II).
The Design Engineer (II) is responsible for the design of high performance shock absorber and racing suspension components according to FOX guidelines. Under general management direction, design responsibilities run cradle to grave including concept generation, virtual design, physical development and sustainability engineering. This position must balance robust product design with high volume manufacturing and costing to achieve world class performance. Be ready to champion new ideas and be challenged to design the best possible powered vehicle suspension components.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Design of new parts and systems from concept level through to production release.
• Redesign existing parts for improved performance, quality and manufacturability.
• Generate new shock absorber/suspension concepts to advance technology portfolio.
• Participate/lead creative brainstorming sessions to solve technical challenges.
• Sustaining maintenance of production parts/prints to a high standard of detail.
• Generate production assembly procedures and documentation.
• Analyze quality issues for failure root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze lab and field test results to determine best path forward.
• Occasionally travel to audit suppliers and work to solve quality/manufacturing issues.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations and analysis.
• Create 3d models, 2d prints and FEA reports in CAD utilizing design standards, best practices and GD&T.
• Manage 5-10 projects simultaneously with minimal oversight to hit aggressive cost, time, and performance goals.
• Coordinate and execute large drafting revisions on a series of prints.
• Assist with the development and documentation of design and drafting systems.
• Develop test procedures for design verification plans.